Monthly Archives: April 2011

Potter’s Tool Kit – Scale

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Rae

I am often asked about what tools I recommend.  And, I have been intending to write several entries highlighting the tools that I find most helpful.  Tools are very personal and every potter’s kit is different.  There are no perfect … Continue reading →

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Fortune Cookie Advice

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Rae

In 2008, my husband, father, and friends built me a studio. My dad has built several storage buildings so my studio is exceptional.  I love it.  It is 12×14 which doesn’t allow me the luxury of being messy.  But, it … 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: Brush Strokes

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rae

In this series of entries, I am sharing some of the discoveries I am making as I try to add texture and interest to my pots. Some techniques I have been experimenting with are: Slip trailing Carving Brush strokes Tape … Continue reading →

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Considerations and Logistics: Tape Resist

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Rae

In this series of entries, I am sharing some of the discoveries I am making as I try to add texture to my pots. Some techniques I have been experimenting with are: Slip trailing Carving Brush strokes Tape and wax … Continue reading →

Posted in Casserole, How-to, Lime Fiesta, Taping, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Considerations and Logistics: Carving

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rae

In this series of blog entries, I am sharing some of the discoveries I am making as I try to add texture to my pots. Carving is one of the techniques I have been using recently.  When I began carving … 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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Surface Embellishment

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Rae

Surface decoration is my current focus.  This is proving to be challenging because it is stretching my drawing and design skills.  Also, it is forcing me to reconsider the glaze combinations that we worked hard to develop.  It is easy … Continue reading →

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