by Rae | Sep 2, 2011 | How-to, Plates, Throwing
When I make a new pot (a new design or different form), I consider several things: Glazes (yes, this is a consideration from the beginning) Pot function Pot scale Foot, rim, and appendages Part of the design process is working out the logistics; and, taking notes...
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 | 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...
by Rae | Feb 5, 2011 | Craft Show, Glazes, Photography, Plates, Pottery, Selling Pottery, Uncategorized
I am richly blessed. I get to make pottery and meet great people. In 2010, we participated in the Humane Society’s Annual Canine Crawl. It was the most fun show! At the event, I met Speight Farmer who purchased a large dog bowl for his St. Bernard. Speight and...
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