Dallas County

Potter/Fused Glass

Jo Taylor is a potter and a fused glass artist. She doesn’t dig or process her clay, but purchases clay bodies that can take the thermal shock of Raku firing.” I don’t know how long it takes to create one piece because there are several steps from start to completion on the pottery pieces, as well as the glass pieces. It also depends on the size of the piece and whether it was either a hand built pottery piece or a thrown pottery piece. Glass pieces have to be cut, assembled, glued, fused, fired in a kiln and, possibly, slump fired in a mold to take on a form. I have never timed it,” she said.

Speaking with enthusiasm, Jo described her education leading up to her college degrees.” I had to take a Ceramic Hand-building class when I was working on an art education degree in the 1990’s.I found working in clay fascinating because what could be created in clay was virtually endless. It was also three-dimensional and the most challenging media I had ever worked with. I enjoy the challenge of trying to get a pottery piece through all the steps successfully and seeing the metamorphosis of a lump of clay turned into a piece of art. What a kicker it is when all goes good!”

Jo received a B.S. in Art Education from Auburn University in Montgomery in 1998 and taught one year. While auditing classes at the University of Montevallo, her sculpture professor, Ted Metz, suggested that she return to school and get a Bachelor of Fine Arts.” That is exactly what I did,” said Jo.In 2005, after working 30 hours a week in Selma, commuting to Montevallo to take one or two classes a semester, Jo graduated, again. According to Jo “It was worth all the hard work.”

Always active, Jo attended workshops with the potters and clay artists Rick Berman, Lana Wilson, Charlie and Linda Riggs, and Val Cushing. In discussing her other talents, Jo has created watercolor and oil paintings, drawings, etchings and prints, cast bronze sculptures and sheet metal sculptures.

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Fused Glass Pendant fused glass, glass, glass pendant, fused glass pendant, pendant, glass jewelry, fused glass jewelry
Fused Glass Pendant Price: $22.95
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Hand crafted fused glass pendant by artist Jo Taylor. Each order comes with 1 pendant. Please call us at 334-682-9878 to confirm availability before purchasing. 

White Crackle Raku Vase
White Crackle Raku Vase Price: $65.00
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This raku vase features a crackled look that adds a perfect amount of detail to a already beautiful vase.  It is a white color with added details of gray.Jo Taylor: White Crackle Raku Vase; approx 4.5" in height

8" White Raku Platter
8" White Raku Platter Price: $57.00
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This truly breathtaking raku platter is a gorgeous white color.  It measures about 8" and is crafted by Jo Taylor of Dallas County.  This piece is a great addition to your pottery collection, and if you do not have one, it is the perfect platter to start.Jo Taylor: 8" White Raku Platter

Fused Glass Pendant on Cord  jo taylor, glass art, glass pendant, fused glass, fused glass pendant on cord,
Fused Glass Pendant on Cord Price: $24.95
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Jo Taylor: Fused Glass Pendant on Cord

Clay & Glass Pendant Necklace jo taylor, clay, glass, pendant, necklace, jewelry,
Clay & Glass Pendant Necklace Price: $28.95
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Jo Taylor: Clay & Glass Pendant NecklaceEach order comes with 1 pendant necklace. Please call us at 334-682-9878 to confirm availability before purchasing. 

Fused Glass Pin jo taylor, glass, fuzed glass, pin, broach, jewelry,
Fused Glass Pin Price: $22.95
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Item #: 6689 -

Jo Taylor: Fused Glass Pin Each order comes with 1 pin.  Please call us at 334-682-9878 to confirm availability before purchasing. 

13" Oval Tray Jo Taylor, oval tray, pottery, black belt treasures,
13" Oval Tray Price: $35.95
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Jo Taylor: 13" White Oval Tray

Miniature Vase Jo Taylor, mini vase, pottery, black belt treasures,
Miniature Vase Price: $10.00
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Jo Taylor: Miniature Vase; approx. 2.5"

Mini Stamped Vase Jo Taylor, mini stamped vase, pottery, black belt treasures,
Mini Stamped Vase Price: $17.95
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Jo Taylor: Mini Stamped Vase

Assorted Finger Tumbler Jo Taylor, assorted finger tumbler, pottery, black belt treasures,
Assorted Finger Tumbler Price: $15.00
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Item #: 11327 -

Jo Taylor: Assorted Finger Tumbler; 3.5"x3.5"

8" Leaf Candleholder  Jo Taylor, 8" Leaf Candleholder, pottery, black belt treasures,
8" Leaf Candleholder Price: $25.95
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Jo Taylor: 8" Leaf Candleholder

Oval Serving Tray w/ Cross Jo Taylor, oval serving tray, pottery, black belt treasures,
Oval Serving Tray w/ Cross Price: $22.00
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Jo Taylor: Oval Serving Tray w/ Cross;