by Rae | Mar 2, 2012 | Mugs
Yesterday, a fellow potter gave me a new mug. It was very kind and quite unexpected – and I love the mug! I used it this morning; it made my coffee really enjoyable (I may have to wash it so I can use it again tomorrow). The mug was made by John Britt and glazed in...
by Rae | Sep 29, 2011 | About Me, Mugs, Surface Decoration
One year! It has been one year since I started this blog. And, I have to say, that I have enjoyed working on it more than I would have thought. I enjoy finding photos and working out ideas to share. Thank you to everyone who checks in. I am honored that you...
by Rae | Sep 21, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples
When I first started making pottery, I chucked most of my pots. In fact, it was quite a while before I kept anything (I am not sentimental). I held no delusions about the quality of pot I was capable of making. It is the same for all potters. In the beginning,...
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 | May 25, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples, Pottery, Selling Pottery, Spring Snow, Surface Decoration
I love mugs and I love making mugs – they are probably my favorite pots to make. However, I shudder with anxiety when some one wants to replace a beloved but broken mug. As a potter, I get a lot of requests for mugs. But, when some one is looking to replace a mug,...
by Rae | Apr 19, 2011 | Bowls, Brush Strokes, How-to, Mugs, Plates, Red and White, Resist, Spring Snow, Tools
In this series of entries, I am sharing some of the discoveries I am making as I try to add texture and interest to my pots. Some techniques I have been experimenting with are: Slip trailing Carving Brush strokes Tape and wax resist Technical – Technical logistics...
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