Category Archives: Slip Trailing

The Potter and the Baker

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Rae

I love to cook; but baking was never a passion.  It had to do with 2 things: calories and messiness.  No matter what you bake, there are a lot of calories.  And, sous-potter, Jeff, doesn’t like breads or sweets, which … Continue reading →

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Scavenging for Scrolls

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Rae

We recently hosted some of our Colorado family who chose to spend their vacation with us.  And, September is a wonderful time to visit Eastern NC (as long as the hurricanes stay away).  One of the places we took them … Continue reading →

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A Potter’s Most Valuable Skill

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Rae

The most beneficial thing that I have gained by attending workshops is participating in critiques.  And, although subjecting my pots to open opinion was uncomfortable, I have had really positive experiences and gained a lot of insight. Self-critiquing is a … Continue reading →

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Considerations and Logistics: Slip Trailing

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Rae

Insight:  Embellishing the pot surface is more complex than simply adding slip or carving a design. As with most things, one decision impacts several others  which means that there are several considerations and some logistics to work through as I … Continue reading →

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