by Rae | Mar 2, 2012 | Mugs
Yesterday, a fellow potter gave me a new mug. It was very kind and quite unexpected – and I love the mug! I used it this morning; it made my coffee really enjoyable (I may have to wash it so I can use it again tomorrow). The mug was made by John Britt and glazed in...
by Rae | Sep 21, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples
When I first started making pottery, I chucked most of my pots. In fact, it was quite a while before I kept anything (I am not sentimental). I held no delusions about the quality of pot I was capable of making. It is the same for all potters. In the beginning,...
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 | 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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