85 Pounds

by | Nov 8, 2010 | Glazes, Sous-potter, Tools

I spent yesterday mixing glazes – not the most exciting aspect of pottery.  Julie and I use commercial glazes and we order them in dry form.  We recently ordered several of our primary glazes, which I had to mix so we can glaze bisque-ware this week.  But, Firetower...

Sous-Potter out sick

by | Nov 7, 2010 | About Me, Glazes, Sous-potter

This week had some drama in it.  On Wednesday, Braum and I went to work.  Braum is my sous-potter but he also moonlights with me at my day job.  All of a sudden, he started to act as if he couldn’t see so I kept him in my office and made arrangements to go to the vet...

Company in the Studio

by | Nov 2, 2010 | About Me, Sous-potter, Studio

I spent most of October filling orders and making gifts.  This is gift season.  Not only is Christmas looming large, but, it is birthday season in my world.  All this means is I have lots of gifts to finish in a short time.  It is not for lack of planning –...

A Box for Lucy

by | Oct 26, 2010 | About Me, Glazes, Pottery, Uncategorized

My grandmother passed away on October 26, 2008.  She was a kind, easy-going, and fun person.  She never met a stranger and didn’t hesitate to tell you what she thought.  She lived with us for 14 years in NC; prior to moving here, she had spent her life on Sip Street...