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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Time Allocation
When I started making pottery, I was a student at a community studio. All of the time that I dedicated to my hobby was spent engaging with clay. I worked on the wheel or glazed pots because the support work … Continue reading
Commercial Glazes – Pints
For the most part, I use commercial glazes purchased in a dry state which I hydrate and sieve. However, I also buy glazes in liquid form (usually in pints). There are a lot of great commercial glazes and almost all … Continue reading
Artsplosure
We just finished our second craft show of the year. Artsplosure is held in downtown Raleigh and is hosted by the Raleigh Arts Festival. The festival includes musical performances, interactive art exhibits, and a juried craft show (which means your … Continue reading
Recycling
If you make pots, then you have clay to recycle. It is just the nature of the beast. I get asked a lot of questions about how I handle recycling. There are a lot of methods – but the … Continue reading
Multi-purpose Pot
Chips and Salsa Veggies and Dip Cookies and Milk
Teapot Photos
great camera + talented photographers = beautiful photos Special thanks and appreciation to A La Mode Photography!
Daily Clay
There is a new app for pottery enthusiasts. It is called ‘Daily Clay‘. Everyday, you get a new image of a pot with information about the potter, ceramic composition, and firing methods. The seven most recent images are available for … Continue reading
That’s how the cookie crumbles
I am heading to a wedding this weekend. It is a family wedding and therefore, I was recruited to make decorated sugar cookies. Now, the wedding is a black and white wedding – so I had great ideas for the … Continue reading
Forward-looking
“In every situation… you have a choice. You can look back or look forward. Look forward. Always think about the next day. Don’t go into the studio thinking “Hmm, let’s see, what was I doing yesterday? It takes more energy … Continue reading