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Well, hot diggity dog--I have received an invite from the Ceramics Art Network's magazine, Ceramics Monthly, to write a short article w/pics for the Quick Tip series. It will be about my simple "works for me" inventory/storage system.
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Congrats!
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Nice! Can't wait to see it!
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Lee is super happy with her decorated tile, courtesy of the New Hampshire Potters' Guild raku demonstration at Andy Hampton's pottery. The left side is the result of slip that peels off. There is also Copper Flash and Moonshine (the blue).
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I am befuddled. So, I am seeking input on the best ways to market and display items that are multi-purpose. Please go to Business, Marketing etc. to see my question in Web Site Bldg. etc. pg. 5. Thanks
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Aarrgghhh...we only got a few weeks notice that the guild I belong to is doing a raku demo 10/28. I just emptied my kiln and I do not have anything low fire to fill it with, so I could bisque (required) a few raku pieces for the event. I'm going to try to crank out a lot of ^5 and bisque that along with the raku clay. I don't want to pass up the opportunity.
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Careful, Raku is addictive...
It's the gateway to other alternative firing methods.
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One of the great things about building your own Raku kiln is that you con make pots whenever you want and fire them whenever you want. As you have suggested, I have both ^5 building sessions and Raku building sessions, bisque firing them at the same time, and having the pots available to glaze and fire at any time. Hope you get your pieces made in time for the demo!
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My landlord has been wonderful about allowing me to install the electric kiln (closed in back porch) & a studio (was the bedroom) in my trailer, but there is not an inch of space to spare & I'm not permitted to do anything out in the yard. I did get my pieces done though, & will bisque this week.
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Added two detail pics of the facial aspect of "Emerging" Hidden Mask. This piece was fired in the anagama kiln that was built by John Baymore's New Hampshire Institute of Art BFA students in 2014. The kiln, and the firing process, is a wonder to behold, and "wonder" is part of it's Japanese name, Fushigigama.
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Congrats on the new studio build--looks so exciting..and BIG!!! Looks like Dog approves, as well.
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Oh mosa has found herself numerous spots which she calls her own. Really if I could just take all my noisy, dusty work outside that would be much better for her!
The studio is good sized! 3456 total square feet including a covered parking space for big sprinter van, dedicated packing/receiving/finished goods room, kitchen, bath, woodshop, kiln room, glazing room, spray booth room, main working area, and an office.
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Dream building! Beautiful views. And that dog looks to be one of life's greatest treasures.
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Feeling good--encouragement is good---I made a comment, with some pics of a greenware vase, on my FB page, that I am going to do "before and after" shots of some pieces and got a bunch of positive feedback in PMs (these are people who know nothing about clay and know me or just like my posts). Made for a nice day.
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Finally, I got 8 items up in my website Shop. That means I now know how to do the next 100--all the behind-the-scenes integrated detail work involved, since no, you don't "just" upload a picture and slap a price on it!
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Finished my 2019 detail budget and I can retain my helper who keeps me current with inventory/spreadsheets/photos. Yay me! (Of course I haven't been to a movie in 2 years, don't have TV and almost never buy clothes, but, hey, well worth it! ) Now I'm setting up my 'to do' calendar-hope I can stick to it this year.
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Got half a kiln load. "Time to make the donuts!" (I wonder how many members are too young to remember that fun commercial?)
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Happy Joyous and Free, and celebrating Independence Day! I put some pics in the LeeU Anagama Fire album in the gallery.
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Happy New Year! I'm thrilled to now have someone to help with some of the non-clay tasks needed to set up an online store, which means I can focus more time/energy on making the pieces I need to make.
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Hi--just curious about the traffic for your website--is it generating sales? Do you have any idea "why" or "how" you are getting so much traffic (i.e well known reputation, strong base of existing customers & interested others, targeted SEO skills, links to you placed on other sites???) I enjoyed your videos and text & photos of your gorgeous work, by the way. Lee U
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Lee U, sorry for the delay , at the current time, I do not sell from the website, I really don't think the photos do the pieces justice and do not show the depth of the coloring and patterns. I did set a store up for the workshop, but decided to invoice them instead. It would not be hard to activate it for the pottery pieces if I decide to go that route.
I am not a huge techie, just got lucky with the use of meta keywords which helped me show up in searches. Now as I understand it, the more clicks I get, the higher ranking I receive from internet searches, which helps keep me there. I do a little social media, mainly on FB that links back to the site and vice versa. Everything I did was done by following help files and reading a couple books on website building/design.
Thanks for your kind words about our site and work. Ha...the videos are cheesy, but get watched and shared a lot. I do need to do an updated Obvara one, got to talk one of my boys into being the camera guy again.
Chad
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Lee U, also it doesn't hurt to have @Marcia Selsor mention you and your website in the latest article she is featured in. We do get several hits from Europe. Thanks Marcia!
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Hi-I can't lift & carry much over 20 lbs. myself. When 50 lbs+ of clay shows up at my front door, I have to get it from the ground up the steps, up over a deep door lip, into the house, through the house, down steps, down another door drop of 3-4", and onto a back porch. I bought a wheeled dolly-type gizmo called an UpCart---it smoothly goes up and down STAIRS! Rolls on specially configured wheels--worth every penny, and it folds down flat and short.
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Holy cannoli----my Termal-lites, which I have waited for 6 months to come from Germany, are now at Bailey's!
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OK, the computer says i do not want Termal-lites, i want Thermal lights and only that! so what is this?
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Just a typo.
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I am missing the moderators and key resource/info people who are (recently) not here anymore---the place just ain't the same.
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LeeU - I think if "mass migration" is a concern, then it is up to each of us to promote and maintain an active, vibrant and respectful community (as has, been our culture). People come and go for a variety of reasons, and yes there are losses to lament. However, it is the culture that holds thing together over time. There's an incredible amount of talent and knowledge on this forum today, and I'm thankful for the efforts of the existing and new moderators that help make this a community where that knowledge and ideas can be shared.
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Wow, where have I been? I had no idea that John was no longer participating here.
That is unfortunate, especially if it was because of conflict/ disagreement with other posters.
I have seen too many posters leave, for such reasons.
I have never taken anything, people have said here, personal. If my views are questioned, I either further explain myself, or rethink my stance. I am not the authority, that some former and current members are, so I have less to lose in a debate, but I am still always open to a health discussion. If it turns negative, I just walk away... That's exactly what I preach to my students, so I have to lead by example right?
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Lee: many changes have happened in the last few months. It is more than just John and Bruce leaving us: the whole forum format has changed. Lots of us are still struggling trying to get use to the new layout: myself included. I much preferred the old version, most miss the "at a glance" ease of use.
It will take Min and Neil awhile to get use to their new roles: so they are dealing with newness as well. This forum is no different than life, people move in and out of it all the time. We are approaching 30,000 members and perhaps 100 post on any regular basis. Give it some time to adjust from the changes and the disruptions: and it will level out. John and Bruce will certainly be missed.
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I am temporarily without my computer. Using the extra time to make a dent in my studio & office chores "to do" list. Not that it is of any interest or relevance to the Forums...I am just whining about cyber withdrawal.
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I am thrilled that I will have a worker bee coming next week to assist me with bringing my backlogged inventory current. I have forced myself stop making anything more until I get this done and all my remaining smalls are coded for the web & stored in labeled drawers for easy access. Then I can get on with making some samples for a local shop keeper who is interested in a particular line.