by Rae | Mar 31, 2011 | Bowls, Firing
We had a bit of a tragedy this week. Two 10lb bowls exploded in the bisque firing. It was unfortunate because they were made with reclaimed clay – which meant all that wedging was wasted! I’m not sure what caused the explosion – maybe an air pocket but it is more...
by Rae | Mar 17, 2011 | Inkstone, Lime Fiesta, Serving Bowl, Uncategorized
Today, we delivered some new pots to Inkstone Gallery in Winterville. Although, we had a few pots at the gallery in Peaceful Meadow,we wanted a brighter color for the lengthening spring days. And, we are featured on the Inkstone Facebook Page and in the inkstone...
by Rae | Feb 10, 2011 | Bowls, Dinnerware, Plates, Spring Snow
“Two other fashions (read: plagues) I’d like to see go away this year are the omnipresence of white plates (someone please have mercy) and cheap, uncomfortable restaurant chairs. I’d give anything to walk into a restaurant with rich, dark, plush furnishings...
by Rae | Feb 8, 2011 | Bowls, Dinnerware, How-to, Multiples, Orders, Plates, Pottery, Selling Pottery, Throwing, Tools
We finished a commissioned order of dinnerware which included 16 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, 12 bread plates, 12 cereal bowls, and 12 chili bowls. So I wanted to review some things that we learned while making the dinnerware order. A successful set is uniform,...
by Rae | Feb 7, 2011 | Bowls, Dinnerware, Glazes, Multiples, Plates, Pottery, Selling Pottery, Uncategorized
We’re done! Julie and I finished the commissioned dinnerware set. What a fun project. It looks really good and we are excited to deliver it to our client. 65 pieces – 16 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, 12 bread plates, 12 cereal bowls, 12 chili bowls, and...
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