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Throwing large

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Rae

Making large pots seems is a challenge that all potters attempt.  In one sense, throwing a large pot is evidence of accomplished skill because it shows that a potter can maneuver the technical challenges to handling a lot of clay. After I … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Good Show – Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Rae

This is my busy season – between September and mid-December, I have 4 available Saturdays.  I say available but what I mean is I have four Saturdays that are available for studio work.  The rest of the weekends are obligated … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait for it – work for it

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Rae

I’ve never been successful waiting for creativity and motivation to strike.  However, I have been successful finding creative solutions and getting a lot of work done when I work – even if I don’t feel like it.  The discipline of … Continue reading →

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External Motivators

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Rae

There are ways I can stimulate creativity – work, think, engage with inspiration, give myself a challenge, or solve a problem.  Although the first four actions are self induced; solving a problem is often due to something outside my control … Continue reading →

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Pottery Rx – Bisqueware and Glazeware

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Rae

Bisqueware Once a pot has been bisque-fired, it is still vulnerable to damage.  But, many bisque pots can be repaired successfully. Sharp/rough spots (check where you have signed the pot, this is often sharp) Gently sand or dremmel the area Wipe with … Continue reading →

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Pottery Rx – Bone Dry

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Rae

As potters, we should embrace the Hippocratic oath to first do no harm.  This means to avoid damaging your pots.  When your pots are bone dry, they are the most vulnerable to damage so it is best to avoid moving them so … Continue reading →

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Pottery Rx – Leatherhard

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Rae

Admittedly, I am not very patient with pottery repairs.  But, Julie is an amazing pot-healer which might have something to do with her nursing background.  She will attempt to repair most pots whereas my solution is to euthanize them. Although … Continue reading →

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Pottery Rx

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Rae

Yesterday, I made some batter bowls with a new clay body.  It had a high grog content so it dried faster than I anticipated – or perhaps it was the idyllic early summer weather.  Typically, we have high humidity in … Continue reading →

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Commercial Glazes – Pints

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Rae

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 →

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Recycling

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Rae

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 →

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