Linda Mau believes new techniques lead to solutions for old design issues. But because she is married to an engineer, the concept of design, technology and materials has escalated. This is evident with her paper clay teapots. She first designs them on paper. Wearing thick gloves, Linda then transforms the pot to a 3-D shape using tin wire. Afterwards, multiple layers of paper clay are applied to the hardware, requiring hours or days to dry between each coat. Her paper clay consists of 20% pulp to 80% slip. Because the wire and paper fibers melt during firing, she has determined the kiln cannot be baked at high temperatures or the pot will crumble.