by Rae | Jun 25, 2011 | About Me, Review, Tools
Acquiring tools will not make better pots – practicing with them will. Every potter has a set of core tools – tools that she uses consistently in her tool kit. But, there are also some tools that are too large to fit in most portable kits. These are the studio...
by Rae | Jun 7, 2011 | Review, Tools
Acquiring tools will not make better pots – practicing with them will. Every potter has a set of core tools – tools that she won’t leave home without. Then there are the secondary tools – tools that are used for more specialized purposes. Although...
by Rae | May 19, 2011 | About Me, Review, Tools
Acquiring tools will not make better pots – practicing with them will. Tools are a hot topic in pottery. They are discussed during every demo, at every workshop, and in every class. A potter’s tool kit is unique to the potter. The tools a potter uses can...
by Rae | Apr 29, 2011 | Multiples, Philosophy, Review, Scale, Tools, Uncategorized
I am often asked about what tools I recommend. And, I have been intending to write several entries highlighting the tools that I find most helpful. Tools are very personal and every potter’s kit is different. There are no perfect tools; and, acquiring tools...
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...
by Rae | Apr 13, 2011 | Carving, Creamer and Sugar Set, How-to, Peaceful Meadow, Teapot, Tools
In this series of blog entries, I am sharing some of the discoveries I am making as I try to add texture to my pots. Carving is one of the techniques I have been using recently. When I began carving on the pots, I quickly recognized that no choice is made in a vacuum...
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