by Rae | Jan 11, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, Selling Pottery, Studio, Uncategorized
I have been saying good-bye to 2010 and getting ready for 2011. This is an extensive process for me because I am a goal setter and planner. I never finish this process by January 1 and have come to accept that this takes me until mid-January. So, while I took a...
by Rae | Dec 8, 2010 | A Bit Off Center, Inkstone, Selling Pottery, Uncategorized
A Bit Off Center is thrilled to be represented at Inkstone Gallery in Winterville, NC. Julie and I brought several pots to the gallery. And, we were greeted with a warm reception by its curator, Lisa. We are very excited to be a part of this adorable, local...
by Rae | Dec 1, 2010 | A Bit Off Center, Studio, Tools, Uncategorized, Wheel
In 2008, I bought my kiln off Ebay. It was a true blessing. It came with a vent, shelves, tools, glazes, … and a wheel. It is a Clay Boss and although it wasn’t the wheel I would have bought, it turned out to be a very good wheel. It has plenty of...
by Rae | Nov 28, 2010 | A Bit Off Center, Platters, Pottery, Sous-potter, Studio, Uncategorized
Braum is my sous-potter; but, he works at Firetower Studio East. The sous-potter in residence at Firetower Studio West is Smack. His duties are varied. He hunts grasshoppers and keeps the neighborhood Siamese cat away from the studio. He is also our test...
by Rae | Oct 25, 2010 | A Bit Off Center, Orders, Plates, Pottery, Studio, Uncategorized
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...
by Rae | Oct 12, 2010 | A Bit Off Center, Bowls, Glazes, Mugs, Pottery, Serving Bowl
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...
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