I have two “large” pieces of Nemadji pottery with an Indian head in profile stamp on the bottom. I am interested in learning about this pottery. I would also like to purchase a copy of the original pamphlet that accompanied the sale of a piece of Jemadji pottery from the garden of the god’s.
Thank you.
Pat
Hi there. I’ve becoma quite fascinated by the nemadji pottery and especially the “cold stripe” twirl technique. i attend ceramics school in Sweden at the moment and I would really like to try and recreate that method of decoration. I’ve got the general idea how to di it, what I don’t know is if the pot is only bisque burnt or if it’s glazed and finished before you do the cold stripe. And in that case, what glaze is used? Or do you even have a glaze? The other thing which I wonder about is what kind of paint they used for the cold stripe? I only found a reference to pittsburgh paint and that doesn’t tell me much— It’s really hard to find any information on the net so I ask you for help.
Much appreciative for any help:)
Thanx
Malin
All that has ever been said was Pittsburg paint. I believe that it is the old enamel based paint, probably with some lead in it. The early ones were left bisque inside, and they swished shelac inside to coat the interior. The newer ones had a fired on clear glaze in the inside. The paint was dripped into a big washpan, (some say they put a little vinegar in the water–like we used to do with easter eggs as a surfactant) The different colors would swirl together when you blew a little bit onto the water. Then when it was swirled, they would blow hard creating a clear spot in the paint, dip the pot in, the paint would return to the center, and they they would twist the pot up and out as the paint attached to the pot. I saw it done this way several times at the factory, I even had the chance to do it. Mine wasn’t as nice as the real painters. I hope this helps.
Michelle
My mother has two pieces of pottery. One bowl is (ink?) stamped Gardern of the gods pottery and the other is etched with alfadom. she would like to know what the second stamp means and if they have any value. I was born in Colo. Springs. We lived there until 1980. Thank you ahead of time for any help.
Hi Sharon, The Garden of the gods pot was made by Eric Hellman out in Colorado Springs. His pieces sell well on Ebay. I think his pottery is wonderful. I am not sure about the other one that’s etched. I would like to see a photo.
oofta 
I have two “large” pieces of Nemadji pottery with an Indian head in profile stamp on the bottom. I am interested in learning about this pottery. I would also like to purchase a copy of the original pamphlet that accompanied the sale of a piece of Jemadji pottery from the garden of the god’s.
Thank you.
Pat
I am looking for garden of the gods pottery. The green and brown swirly pattern. can you tell me where I might find a large selection to choose from?
Hi there. I’ve becoma quite fascinated by the nemadji pottery and especially the “cold stripe” twirl technique. i attend ceramics school in Sweden at the moment and I would really like to try and recreate that method of decoration. I’ve got the general idea how to di it, what I don’t know is if the pot is only bisque burnt or if it’s glazed and finished before you do the cold stripe. And in that case, what glaze is used? Or do you even have a glaze? The other thing which I wonder about is what kind of paint they used for the cold stripe? I only found a reference to pittsburgh paint and that doesn’t tell me much— It’s really hard to find any information on the net so I ask you for help.
Much appreciative for any help:)
Thanx
Malin
All that has ever been said was Pittsburg paint. I believe that it is the old enamel based paint, probably with some lead in it. The early ones were left bisque inside, and they swished shelac inside to coat the interior. The newer ones had a fired on clear glaze in the inside. The paint was dripped into a big washpan, (some say they put a little vinegar in the water–like we used to do with easter eggs as a surfactant) The different colors would swirl together when you blew a little bit onto the water. Then when it was swirled, they would blow hard creating a clear spot in the paint, dip the pot in, the paint would return to the center, and they they would twist the pot up and out as the paint attached to the pot. I saw it done this way several times at the factory, I even had the chance to do it. Mine wasn’t as nice as the real painters. I hope this helps.
Michelle
My mother has two pieces of pottery. One bowl is (ink?) stamped Gardern of the gods pottery and the other is etched with alfadom. she would like to know what the second stamp means and if they have any value. I was born in Colo. Springs. We lived there until 1980. Thank you ahead of time for any help.
Hi Sharon, The Garden of the gods pot was made by Eric Hellman out in Colorado Springs. His pieces sell well on Ebay. I think his pottery is wonderful. I am not sure about the other one that’s etched. I would like to see a photo.