The ghost of George Washington Carver hangs over the studio of Amanda Williams, where hues are inspired by the Alabama soil ...

Experience the oddly satisfying sensation of cracking a vibrant blue, one-eyed monster made of clay, revealing hidden textures and sounds with each break. The combination of smooth, glossy ...

white clay. The blue designs are painted on the piece before it is fired in the kiln. NOVA: I understand that people in Europe and the Middle East tried to duplicate the porcelain art. What happened?