by Rae | Jul 23, 2011 | About Me, Lime Fiesta, Teabowl
My favorite time of the year is fall so summer has always felt like a long waiting period. And, in eastern NC, fall doesn’t come until October so the wait is even more prolonged. Add high heat and humidity, and summer has never been a favorite season of mine. I...
by Rae | Jun 17, 2011 | Bowls, Gifts, Lime Fiesta, Mugs
Today, we took new pots to restock inventory at Sticks and More in Snow Hill, NC. This was the first shop to host pottery by A Bit Off Center. It is a cute store – actually it is a renovated petroleum station. Although I am a potter by passion, I work for an...
by Rae | Jun 11, 2011 | Cupcake Stand, Lime Fiesta, Multiples, Spring Snow
“When you look at a cupcake, you’ve got to smile.” – Ann Byrn Detail of incised lines LIme and Green Cupcake Stand Detail of rim Pink and Black Cupcake Stand Detail of Ruffled Rim Lime Fiesta Cupcake Stand...
by Rae | Apr 16, 2011 | Casserole, How-to, Lime Fiesta, Taping, Uncategorized
In this series of entries, I am sharing some of the discoveries I am making as I try to add texture to my pots. Some techniques I have been experimenting with are: Slip trailing Carving Brush strokes Tape and wax resist Technical – Again, this has been the easiest of...
by Rae | Apr 9, 2011 | Casserole, How-to, Lime Fiesta, Mugs, Slip Trailing, Spring Snow, Surface Decoration
Insight: Embellishing the pot surface is more complex than simply adding slip or carving a design. As with most things, one decision impacts several others which means that there are several considerations and some logistics to work through as I incorporate textural...
by Rae | Apr 6, 2011 | Glazes, Lime Fiesta, Mugs, Philosophy, Pottery, Spring Snow, Uncategorized
Surface decoration is my current focus. This is proving to be challenging because it is stretching my drawing and design skills. Also, it is forcing me to reconsider the glaze combinations that we worked hard to develop. It is easy to cling to something because of...
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