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March 6
It is cold today. March is a potluck of weather conditions. But I don't mind working in the studio when it is cold if I run the heater, have warm throwing water, and the clay isn't cold. Cold clay gives me an ice-cream headache. I tried to speed up the warming...
Throwing large
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 had been throwing for a few...
The List
February is in full swing. Last month, I was focused on closing out 2012 and preparing for 2013. But now, I am back in the studio and I have been enjoying the time working on various pot forms. But Julie wanted a little more structure and one of the things that...
Common Questions
Although pottery isn't my full time pursuit, I treat it professionally. That means, I set time to work in the studio and then go there; I maintain a website and have business cards; and, I keep financial records. Since I often get asked logistical questions about A...
Compound Pottery
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 been at a much slower pace. Last year, I worked steadily...
Dynamic Duo
I am a sucker for a cute sugar and creamer set (which might have something to do with my obsession with multiples). But, there is something challenging and very satisfying about making two distinct pots relate to one another. A potter can has several options that...