Se Shui Pottery Introduction
Se Shui Kiln is renowned for its white clay and brick-built wood-fired kiln. "White clay" is a rare high-quality clay that is particularly suitable for pottery making. In the past, Se Shui had a kiln called "Hui Zai Kiln," which made a living by producing everyday pottery. However, it went out of business after the advent of plastic products. After the 921 earthquake, residents established a community pottery studio with the assistance of the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute and rebuilt "Se Shui Kiln." Although it cannot fully recreate the scale of the former "Hui Zai Kiln," "Se Shui Kiln" has become a popular leisure destination for many pottery lovers. The pottery produced at Se Shui Kiln is completely unglazed. Due to the lack of glaze, the surface of the pottery is adorned with the various oxides produced from the combustion of wood, making each piece unique. In addition to the beauty of the wood-fired ash, the high-quality clay also gives the finished products rich color variations, rivaling glazed pottery. Visitors can enjoy the fun of DIY pottery in the charming pottery studio and create their own pottery art.
