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 | Jun 1, 2011 | Glazes, How-to, Philosophy, Surface Decoration, Uncategorized
The focus of 2010 was to work out some glaze combinations that would enhance the functional pottery that we love to make. In order to accomplish that, we made hundreds of small bowls. (I had been making test tiles but after I had accumulated 2 buckets of unusable...
by Rae | May 4, 2011 | Craft Show, Glazes
Our first craft show of the year is quickly approaching. A Bit Off Center will be participating in Peak Fest in Apex, NC. And, we are very excited. To that end, we have been glazing… and glazing… and glazing. In April, we made lots of pots but waited to...
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 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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