Tag Archives: multiples

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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Confessions of a Quantifier

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Rae

I admit that I like to quantify things – by weight/volume/ whatever – give me a number to associate with it and it feels more tangible.  In fact, when I cook, I use 2 timers – one counts down based … 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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Extras

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Rae

Confession:  I am not a risk taker.  In pottery, there are a lot of things I can’t control; therefore, I often make multiples to ensure that I get a successful pot.  For example, if I want to make a friend … Continue reading →

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Rice and Bowls

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Rae

Fledgling sushi chefs spend months (sometimes years) doing nothing but making the rice for the head chef.  If the rice isn’t right, it really doesn’t matter what else you do, you’re not going to be able to serve great sushi. … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Storage

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Rae

When making functional pottery it is vital that the pots perform their role well; but, when making dinnerware sets, it is also necessary to consider how those pots function when they are NOT in use.  So once you have acquired … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Challenge #2

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Rae

“Technical ability grows naturally with experience, but conceptual rigor needs constant attention and exploration.”  Sean O’Connell Although not all potters aspire to be production potters, all potters will benefit from the skills required to make dinnerware.  Potters who can make multiple pots … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Rae

I interrupt this series of posts on Production Pottery to wish you Happy Groundhog Day (which should be a nationl holiday for potters). Every February 2nd we turn our eyes toward Pennnsylvania and wait for Punxsutawney Phil to tell us if … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Challenge #1

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Rae

Although not all potters aspire to be production potters, all potters will benefit from the skills required to make dinnerware.  Potters who can make multiple pots similar in form and size are efficient throwers and have the technical skills to … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Tools

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Rae

There are two fundamental challenges to making dinnerware.  The first challenge is to make similar pieces look similar (i.e. one salad plate should look like all the other salad plates).  This is accomplished by making pots that are the same … Continue reading →

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