Making the base for the candle holders. It took him less than 20 seconds to make each base. Rabinal, Guatemala
Candle holder bases ready for drying. Rabinal, Guatemala
Large candle holders that have been cut and patterned and are drying before sanding and firing. Rabinal, Guatemala
Adding the patterns to a large candle holder. Rabinal, Guatemala
Mixing the clay. They get it in powder form and manually mix it into the right consistency to use on their potters wheels. Rabinal, Guatemala
The owner making a vase. This guy was amazing in what he could make out of clay. Rabinal, Guatemala
A finished vase in less than 3 minutes. Rabinal, Guatemala
Hugh trying the wheel. Rabinal, Guatemala
The whole family helped out in the business. This girl was separating lumps from the clay mixture. Rabinal, Guatemala
Glenda trying the wheel. Rabinal, Guatemala
This lady was sanding smooth a very large pile of air dried candle holders. Rabinal, Guatemala
Karen trying the wheel. Rabinal, Guatemala
The youngest member of the family. Rabinal, Guatemala
Making a German style stein. Rabinal, Guatemala
Nadia and a bowl. Rabinal, Guatemala
Cutting out the windows in a candle holder. The clay is still very moist and soft. Rabinal, Guatemala
The owner making a very large vase. This guy was amazing in what he could make out of clay. Rabinal, Guatemala
This is the small vase cut in half and it shows the evenness of the sides from bottom to top. This was all done by feel because he did not do any measurements…
Small and large size candle holder after they have been fired in the kiln. Rabinal, Guatemala
Pottery in the kiln after firing. Everything will now go to another family for painting and final glazing. Rabinal, Guatemala
