by Rae | Feb 13, 2012 | About Me, Slip Trailing
I love to cook; but baking was never a passion. It had to do with 2 things: calories and messiness. No matter what you bake, there are a lot of calories. And, sous-potter, Jeff, doesn’t like breads or sweets, which means the bulk of the calories are mine to consume...
by Rae | Sep 10, 2011 | About Me, Inspiration, Slip Trailing
We recently hosted some of our Colorado family who chose to spend their vacation with us. And, September is a wonderful time to visit Eastern NC (as long as the hurricanes stay away). One of the places we took them to see was Tryon Palace in New Bern. It was a...
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...
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...
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