Why do some potters grimace at anything blue and white?
Cobalt blue decoration on a white background is thousands of years old and there is no sign of it going out of style yet. Cobalt is a reliable and intense colorant for a wide range of temperatures. It’s an easy seller, and very common. This isn’t to say that there is anything wrong with blue or white, and there may well be much wonderful work to be made in the style. Some of us do wish the public would be more receptive to some of the pieces which show some of the other wonders of pottery. Some of these other pieces are “potters pots”. They attract other potters but don’t sell well. By the way, green glazes have a reputation for not selling but apparently is becoming popular, in the USA at least.
