by Rae | Sep 29, 2012 | About Me, How-to, Scale
I admit that I like to quantify things – by weight/volume/ whatever – give me a number to associate with it and it feels more tangible. In fact, when I cook, I use 2 timers – one counts down based on the prescribed time to doneness but I also use...
by Rae | Sep 26, 2012 | About Me, Creativity
I’ve never been successful waiting for creativity and motivation to strike. However, I have been successful finding creative solutions and getting a lot of work done when I work – even if I don’t feel like it. The discipline of engaging with the...
by Rae | Sep 12, 2012 | How-to, Inspiration, Philosophy
There are ways I can stimulate creativity – work, think, engage with inspiration, give myself a challenge, or solve a problem. Although the first four actions are self induced; solving a problem is often due to something outside my control (like how to save a...
by Rae | Jun 19, 2012 | Repair
Bisqueware Once a pot has been bisque-fired, it is still vulnerable to damage. But, many bisque pots can be repaired successfully. Sharp/rough spots (check where you have signed the pot, this is often sharp) Gently sand or dremmel the area Wipe with a damp sponge and...
by Rae | Jun 15, 2012 | How-to, Repair
As potters, we should embrace the Hippocratic oath to first do no harm. This means to avoid damaging your pots. When your pots are bone dry, they are the most vulnerable to damage so it is best to avoid moving them so transport them prior to the bone dry stage....
by Rae | Jun 12, 2012 | How-to
Admittedly, I am not very patient with pottery repairs. But, Julie is an amazing pot-healer which might have something to do with her nursing background. She will attempt to repair most pots whereas my solution is to euthanize them. Although damages don’t...
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