Watch this mug sprout! How does Kevin Kowalski of Kowalski Pottery create this fascinating "growth" effect? Through a technique called “mocha diffusion,” which involves trailing an acid/color mix onto the wet slip of the ceramic. #DesignZen See more > www.kowalskipottery.com | Tastemade Home

Episode six: Creating a New Mug Style. The Mocha Diffusion surface decoration enhances the surface with these beautiful trees. The process comes from the late 1700’s in England from the Mocha Ware or Slip Ware factories. I learned the process from Robin Hopper and have since found a unique way of using the decorating technique to create an atmospheric landscape. If you would like to learn my process visit the link in my bio to purchase my virtual workshop. In the soda firing each scenic landscap