The Autumnal Equinox

The Autumnal Equinox

by | Sep 22, 2013 | Dinnerware

It is the first day of fall.  I love the balance of the day – equal dark and equal light.  It is also the start of my favorite time of year.  After our bible study, I spent the day with family and friends.  I cooked and we all watched football.  I feel a bit...
Fake Snow

Fake Snow

by | Sep 15, 2013 | Maintenance

Part of studio maintenance includes cleaning kiln shelves.  This is a messy job and not one of my favorites.  I use an angle grinder with a masonry blade to remove all the kiln wash which kicks up a ton of dust.  I wear a face mask, ear plugs, and protective eye-ware;...
A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time

by | Sep 8, 2013 | Sous-potter

Although I was on a hiatus from blogging, I wasn’t on a break from A Bit Off Center.  So what have I been doing while I wasn’t blogging?  Here are the highlights… Monthly inventory: In January, I generated a list of pots to make each month which...