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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 a mug, I often make 2-5 mugs and select the best for her. I...
Rice and Bowls
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. Too often, we quickly jump ahead to the...
Incremental Commitments
One of the major truths that I have learned is time is limited; and, in order for me to make the most of it, I have to spend it intentionally. Although pottery is more than a hobby for me, it didn’t start out that way. Initially, it was a hobby that I practiced during...
Good Friday
Recently, Julie and I had the privilege of making a communion set - one of my favorite requests to fill. And, although we have made several sets over the past few years, I found myself pondering all the truths that the communion pieces symbolize while working on the...
Kiln Down
When I first began making pottery, I was a member of a community studio where wheels, space, tools, and glazes were accessible for a small fee. And, all the firing was handled by the studio assistant. For most potters, a community studio is an ideal option because...
Pottery on Board
Confessions: 1. I am not a good driver (a lack in skill) and 2. I am not a patient driver (a lack in character). To compensate for point 2 (since there is really nothing I can do about point 1 at this stage of life), I tend to listen to audio books, podcasts, or...