Category Archives: Mugs

Compound Pottery

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Rae

After the fullness of the holiday season, I enjoy the contemplative quiet of January which is why I have only just fired my first kiln load of the year.  And although I have been working in the studio, it has … Continue reading →

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Mug Mania

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Rae

I make a lot of pots because I enjoy making pots.  As a consequence, I sell those pots.  A lot of potters don’t sell because they don’t want to feel pressured to make a certain number of a particular pot. … Continue reading →

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Goals revised

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Rae

I enjoy making multiples (as any reader of this blog already knows).  I find it challenging and satisfying.  So when we found out that we would be attending Bele Chere in July, I began making mugs. I love to make … Continue reading →

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Mug Musings

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Rae

Last week, I went to a local coffeehouse to spend a quiet afternoon where I treated myself to their wonderful curry chicken salad and even indulged in a scoop of homemade ice-cream.  After I finished, I ordered a cup of … Continue reading →

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A Bit More on Mugs

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Rae

We have a houseguest for a few months.  My dad moved in until his new place is ready.   He didn’t bring much: clothes, computer, books, etc.  Everything else is in storage; but he also brought two mugs from his house … Continue reading →

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Mug Collection

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Rae

My new mug has me thinking.  Mugs are one of my favorite pots to make, use, and give.  I have several mugs in my cabinets – although they are mostly older mugs or seconds (which I mean to up-grade).  When … Continue reading →

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A New Mug!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Rae

Yesterday, a fellow potter gave me a new mug.  It was very kind and quite unexpected – and I love the mug!  I used it this morning; it made my coffee really enjoyable (I may have to wash it so … Continue reading →

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Bonne Anniversaire!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Rae

One year!  It has been one year since I started this blog.  And, I have to say, that I have enjoyed working on it more than I would have thought.  I enjoy finding photos and working out ideas to share. … Continue reading →

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Trade-Up Policy

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Rae

When I first started making pottery, I chucked most of my pots.  In fact, it was quite a while before I kept anything (I am not sentimental).  I held no delusions about the quality of pot I was capable of … Continue reading →

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Sticks and More

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Rae

Today, we took new pots to restock inventory at Sticks and More in Snow Hill, NC.  This was the first shop to host pottery by A Bit Off Center.  It is a cute store – actually it is a renovated … Continue reading →

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