Stonebridge Pottery was founded in 1976. Until closing its doors in late 2007, it was the last-surviving purveyor of the craft developed by Josiah Wedgwood - that of making English "sprig ware". This art form involves hand carving and embossing an already created piece of pottery such as a tankard or coffee mug. The "sprig" is the medallion that is placed over the pottery form. While it may look simple to the untrained eye, the process from start to finish is complex and has many steps. Most crucial is the waxing method used to obtain glaze all around the medallion but not over it. Without proper experience, many pieces can be lost when the clay is wet as the area with the medallion is heavier than other areas and can cave in.
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