One question we get a lot here at Spirits in the Wind is “how do the artists get those black lines on there?” Most of our visitors are surprised to hear that the lines are made with horsehair! After the piece is pulled out of the kiln horsehair is applied to the piping hot surface, and the burning hair leaves these incredibly interesting lines. This is quite an old technique, and while various other materials could technically be used (such as leaves), our artists stick with horsehair. As I was talking to one of our customers about this I mentioned how horses are so symbolic of the west and therefore it makes sense that western potters would continue the tradition of using horsehair, and she said “Well yeah, that, and it is easy to come by” That is very true here – many of our artists own horses.
~ Emily, Gallery Associate
Spirits in the Wind
1211 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-1192
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