by Rae | Jun 18, 2011 | About Me, Craft Show, Multiples, Selling Pottery, Teabowl, Wine Coaster
Big news… A Bit Off Center has been accepted into the Autumn Leaves Festival which is a HUGE craft show and festival in Mt. Airy, NC. This is exciting and a bit intimidating. Shows are to potters as races are to runners. Runners run; but, they are most focused...
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 | 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 | May 17, 2011 | Pottery, Throwing
It is 7 in the morning and you are itching to get into the studio but it isn’t open for several hours. Here is something to tide you over until you get to a wheel… Virtual Wheel
by Rae | Apr 22, 2011 | Carving, Creamer and Sugar Set, Critique, Glazes, How-to, Plates, Slip Trailing, Surface Decoration
The most beneficial thing that I have gained by attending workshops is participating in critiques. And, although subjecting my pots to open opinion was uncomfortable, I have had really positive experiences and gained a lot of insight. Self-critiquing is a powerful...
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