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85 Pounds
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
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
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 - there is...
A Box for Lucy
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...
Rainbow over Firetower Studio West
Julie and I have been working diligently to finish a private commission. We are so excited to have gotten the order - 12 piece place setting! Tonight, we were finishing the dinner plates. We started a bisque firing with the first few plates; and, we were hoping to...
Glaze Contest
Julie and I use several commercial glazes in our suite of glazes. So, when Coyote Glazes announced their annual glaze competition, we entered. Some of our entries are based on our signature glaze combinations that have been tweaked to use Coyote's products...