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I thought Community Challenge #5 would be a cake walk because I am a tile guy. After seeing just a few posts, I am getting very very nervous. Forgot how talented the people are in here. Do judges take bribes?

I thought Community Challenge #5 would be a cake walk because I am a tile guy. After seeing just a few posts, I am getting very very nervous. Forgot how talented the people are in here. Do judges take bribes?

an archaeologist friend of mine is currently working on the relocation of southeastern Indian tribes based on cerarefevidence. After the collapse of the chiefdom societies the tribes dispersed in all directions leaving a trail of ceramic debris. The timeline is from 1050 to 1700 CE!

I have been on the forum for roughly a month now. I must say it is an honor to see the works of so many talented and gifted people. The willingness to share knowledge and information is also commendable. Just thought it needed to be said.

Using our Go Pro to make throwing videos for our new You Tube channel...

I replaced the filters in my respirator this morning...and the old ones were just nasty, meaing I should have already done this months ago. This is a Potter/Public Service Annnouncement.

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Waiting for my kiln to cool down. It's like torture.

studio maintenance in the works. Building 3 raku kilns in the next few days. I have a workshop on South Padre Island and need to replace my old worn out rusted barrel. Also trying a smaller version with steel facing that I have had for years 20" wide. I have had this idea for several years just didn't want to do it. Today is beautiful, sunny and 61 F.

Wet sponged all shelves and ware boards in studio now yesterday. Slowly cleaning the studio up

Wet sponged all shelves and ware boards in studio now yesterday. Slowly cleaning the studio up

Just did an initial mix of my dry Laguna glazes. I've been buying premixed all this time. I feel kind of like I'm making a cake from boxed mix after buying them at bakeries all my life. One day I'll make one from scratch.

Ah the joys of spraying glazes in a winter storm outside in 36 degree weather. What a life! Ceramics!

Ah the joys of spraying glazes in a winter storm outside in 36 degree weather. What a life! Ceramics!

A fireplace makes a pretty comfortable place to brush underglaze details...particularly when it is chilly in the studio

I just learned from one of my longtime clients that a bun of hers I made a portrait of passed last night. It always hits deep, hearing that. Through my art, I feel like I know them in spirit. :'( I guess I'm weird...

Ah the joys of spraying glazes in a winter storm outside in 36 degree weather. What a life! Ceramics!

Just did an initial mix of my dry Laguna glazes. I've been buying premixed all this time. I feel kind of like I'm making a cake from boxed mix after buying them at bakeries all my life. One day I'll make one from scratch.

Semester classes begin tomorrow...I'm calling myself a student rather than instructor...let's see how that works out

Picked up my compressor and sprayers today. Going to hook it all up tomorrow and start practicing. Really excited about the ability to control my glaze application a lot more than dipping and brushing.

Getting back into the swing of things, finally! Did a bunch of small treat trays, using my new slab roller-felt good to do "something--anything" LOL.

Picked up my compressor and sprayers today. Going to hook it all up tomorrow and start practicing. Really excited about the ability to control my glaze application a lot more than dipping and brushing.

What is the difference between arrogance and confidence? Arrogance requires a voice, confidence is assured even when silent.

I am gearing for 2016. excited about new ideas and direction.

Moving studios at the moment. Let's hope the new one isn't as noisy as the last.