MarzMakez

Functional & Non functional Ceramic pieces with unique individual attributes. Each item and each collection showcases carefully selected glazes and intricate patterns. This ensures each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.

"Hawaiian Umbrella"
Mars Bailey

Artist Statement

Born and raised in Farmington,Ut where much of my time was spent outdoors in the mountaings. As well I grew up playing sports and dedicating most of my time to them. My journey of ceramics began in 2017, which later blossomed into hobby and passion. I have been fortunate to learn from a multitude of talented artists and professors. Their individual skills and guidance have been instrumental in refining my personal skills and techniques.

My passion for ceramics lies in crafting unique, handmade pieces that not only delight the eye, but also invite touch and contemplation. My favorite is making pots & vases that are vessels for plants. This has led to me owning many indoor plants myself and is still a growing collection to this day.

I strive to create work that sparks thought and conversation, encouraging all to engage with each piece on a personal and deeper level.

-Tyson Mars Bailey

Why Is MarzMakez Unique?

All pieces are handcrafted with a focus on creating each piece on a spinning-ceramic wheel. The entire process, is executed with precision and care by a single artist. This singular approach ensures that each piece maintains a unique character while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship. Every stage of production is proof of my commitment to quality and authenticity, resulting in truly handmade ceramics but that can also considered to be art or centerpieces.

I frequently employ raku firing for my pieces, utilizing a hands-on approach in the firing process. Each glaze is mixed and created by me, resulting in distinct and truly unique characteristics for each item. I also hand select color and/or special oxides to enhance the individual elements of each ceramic piece.

FAQs

  • I often fire my pieces through a Raku firing process with glazes that I have mixed myself. As well with normal glaze for reduction and oxidation firing. I hand pick each color to compliment each aspect individually in each piece. No two pieces will be alike.

  • It is thermally insulated furnace or oven that is used to bake clay. High heat fuses the clay together, making the ceramic hard, and resistant to water and temperature.

  • Raku firing is a Japanese ceramic technique involving rapid heating and cooling, creating a crackled glaze and unpredictable surface effects. The process starts with bisque-fired pieces placed in a raku kiln, heated to high temperatures. Once the desired temperature is achieved, the pieces are removed and immediately placed in a container filled with combustible materials, resulting in vibrant, earthy tones and a unique finish prized by ceramic artists and collectors.

  • Oxidation Firing is ceramics firing that uses oxygen at high temperatures to reach with clay and glazes. Often used in electric kilns

    Reduction Firing is a when you uses a limited amount of oxygen in gas kilns.

  • Pottery and ceramics are often confused but refer to different aspects of the craft. Pottery involves clay objects shaped and hardened by heat, such as bowls and vases, and is typically categorized into earthenware and stoneware based on firing temperatures. Ceramics is a broader term that includes all objects made from clay and inorganic materials fired at high temperatures, such as porcelain, tiles, and bricks. While all pottery is ceramics, not all ceramics are pottery, highlighting differences in materials, firing processes, and intended uses.

  • All of my ceramics are designed to be food safe, with the notable exception of the raku-fired pieces; therefore, I exclusively focus on crafting large pots utilizing the raku process, which guarantees that they are indeed safe for a variety of plants and suitable for planting purposes.

Raku Firing

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