April Pots
Felt great to be back making pots. I had to glaze 60 pots after work on a Friday at the paper factory. Started at 11:30 pm and got done at 2:00 am then started the gas kiln at … Read the rest
April Pots & Loss With Wins
Carbon Trapping & A ChatGPT Church Scandal
February was a busy month, a short one, as the geese started to fly back north and the sap started running up the maple trees, I was still finishing my after-Christmas orders and prepping for a Valentine’s vase run. It … Read the rest
A Raw Firing & Ellen Ends The World
The Fall Shows
The oaks in the mountains were trying to still hang on to the last of their leaves, they sold the last jug of cider up at Jayne’s Orchard, and light snowflakes were gently falling like feathers from … Read the rest
Raw Fired Pots & Transitions
With the price of inflation going up and the cost of gas skyrocketing, I was forced to make a few changes and try new things to save money rather than raise prices at the pottery. One of those ways was … Read the rest
My Pottery Management Tools
My Pottery Management Tools:
I spent the afternoon avoiding pottery to create worksheets and journal print-outs that you can clip into a three ring binder that should better help you track your clay journey.
I created PDF of each sheet … Read the rest
How Mixing Bowls Are Made
“Thereafter beginning from the left he poured drinks for the other
gods, dipping up from the mixing bowl the sweet nectar.
But among the blessed immortals uncontrollable laughter
went up as they saw Hephaistos bustling about the palace.
Thus thereafter … Read the rest
Manual Kiln Fire for Beginners
You Can Do It!
By firing a manual, you can get to know your kiln, better understand the firing process, and even manipulate the work by making changes to the firing schedule. This is good practice, especially for beginners learning
Can You Fire Pots With No Glaze?
Using stains to enhance your work and define texture.
For the last few years I have been working with oxide stains and have enjoyed the results. I mostly use red iron oxide and back wipe it once applied to … Read the rest
Through The Fire Collection: A Raku Pottery / Metal Jewelry Collaboration
Thanks to all of those who came out to the opening and attend the show, March 17th to April 14th at the Slanted Art Gallery in Montrose, Pa.
For those who were not able to make it to the show … Read the rest
Enjoying the Sunshine
Enjoying the Sunshine – 2/27/2021
Critical Tasks:
Trim bowls after waking up from working nights. Start throwing bakers while bisque kiln fires. <–Not completed
Secondary Tasks: Clean Studio <—Not completed
I worked 12 hours at the paper factory … Read the rest
