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In these works he used a combination of glazing techniques. These were mainly porcelain decorative plates but he also created specialty items such as glaze paintings. A number of these works reflect the northern imagery of Canada.
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In 1993 he developed a series of six educational videos on ceramic decoration processes titled âMaking Marksâ, based on research material for his book of the same title.
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