Lois and Bob Schlowsky Pottery

In our studio practice, surface design is at the center of our work. For years, Bob and I have explored ways to bring the vibrancy and luminosity of layered oil painting into ceramics. Kiwi underglazes have made that possible.

Their fluid consistency and exceptional layering qualities set them apart. The wide range of colors allows me to build tonal depth, create highlights, and refine shadow details with precision—qualities I relied on in my previous career as an illustrator. On the ceramic forms Bob throws or handbuilds, this control is essential, and Kiwi consistently delivers.

Equally important is the versatility. I apply them at multiple stages Lois and Bob Schlowsky Pottery —on leather-hard clay, after bisque, and even through additional firings. The colors remain stable and true, offering transparency for layered effects or opacity where needed. Even at cone 6, the results are reliable and luminous.

Kiwi underglazes have become integral to our process. They offer both consistency and creative flexibility, enabling us to achieve a painterly quality in ceramics that aligns perfectly with our artistic vision. Thank you Kiwi!!!!! So happy we found you!!!!