About the Artist
James H. Ulmer
1945 North Dakota; born and raised
1969 B.S.North Dakota State U
1973 M.S. University of ND
1976 Springwood Pottery established north of Frazee, MN
UlmerStoneware, since 1972.
I create my stoneware pottery using a variety of techniques including wheel thrown, slab and extrusion. The raw forms are often altered, incised and stamped to accentuate the plasticity of the clay. The pots are air dried, fired to 1750 degrees F, then layered with glazes and fired in a gas kiln to 2300 degrees F in a reduction atmosphere.
youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysCgngz_rPo
Frazee Forum http://frazeeforum.com/main.asp?SectionID=21&SubSectionID=61&ArticleID=22859
MN Artists http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?action=info&rid=224601
Things I like to hear:
"I'm really enjoying the mug. It's remarkably light and delicate. The detail work is first rate, from the little thumb button on the handle to the textured base. The glaze is wonderful. It reminds me of a forest scene. The colors are very easy to look at. Something about that shade of green next to the reddish earth tones really sets things off. It's a little masterpiece."
"...anyway, I've been using it for coffee but I think it'll really shine as a receptacle for hot chocolate! In fact, I think I'm going to make some now."
Dennis, Indiana
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" I just want to tell you that the stoneware piece arrived in fine shape and is absolutely perfect. I am thrilled with the final look you created. It will remain on my counter and will also be used, on occasion, as a center piece filled with water and a few floating candles to take advantage of the interesting interior. The simplicity of the piece lends itself well to multiple uses and showcases your glazing technique."
Carlene, Ohio
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"Thanks for being part of our wedding registry. The place settings are absolutely beautiful!"
Jennifer, Connecticut
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"I received my piece today! Can I tell you ....I LOVE IT! You did such a great, wonderful, perfect job on this!! I absolutely cannot say enough about it! I love doing business with you."
Michelle, Indiana
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"We have several pieces of your artwork throughout our home and I smile whenever I see a piece. Your positive energy is hand-crafted into each piece, whether it's the mug, the platter, the oil decanter, the bowl, etc...and that energy is emitted into our home. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent and positive force through your artwork."
Jen, Bryan and Cora, Farmington
Thank you so much for creating such beautiful stoneware.Each
and every meal is truly an experience!
Judy, Springwood Rd, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada