Joseph Fireborn Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 So 2015 is coming to an end and a lot of you have known me since the beginning of my pottery journey back when it started in March 2014 when I bought my wheel. I just finished up some greenware pots that I made yesterday. I trimmed some cups/bowls and added handles to some mugs. I have to say they are everything that I want from my pots. I want to thank you all for all the encouragement, information, and critique you have all gave me over the last year. Pottery makes me very happy, and I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for this community. A lot of you know I have health issues, so pottery is what keeps my hands busy and my mind sane. I just wanted to post some pictures of my pots to show the places I have came from thanks to the help from these forums and all the wonderful things you people share and talk about each and every day. My very first kiln load of pots: Those pots glazed: One of my very best first mugs: Learning to throw porcelain and getting handles right: They were still pretty wacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 And my new work from today! I have truly found where I want to be in my form. My goal now is to figure out how to get my glazes to be consistent and what I want and to make them fit the character of my pots. Again. I just want to thank you all for your help along the way. I was talking to my wife about these forums, and how if they didn't exist, I would never have even gotten this far, as I am self taught with the help of these forums, a few videos, & 4 classes that I took to make sure I wanted to buy a pottery wheel. So a big thank you! and Happy Holidays and a Wonderful new year. May all your kiln loads be awesome, and may you find your goals in the new year. Seriously. Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 You've made great strides Joseph! Your best "first" mug is very good, and your work keeps getting better. You seem to be experimenting with new styles and forms (aren't we all), and they all look awesome. I'm glad you are not letting the health issues hold you back. Best of luck as you continue your journey, and Happy Holidays to you and your's as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Beautiful work. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 GOOD FOR YOU, JOSEPH! cannot believe the progress, you have been trying and SUCCEEDING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Amazing progress. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted December 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Thanks for all the kind words. I hope this post didn't come across as a brag for me, but as a brag for you all. Good night, I have Santa Duty gotta get my butt in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 You should be proud Joseph, such beautiful pots and you are moving along so fast. Well done. Isn't this forum the most supportive respectful place? It seems to attract such a diverse yet similar group to interact with. What will next year hold? Exciting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Very nice mugs. They'll look good with some breaking glazes on the textures and throw lines. Greats strides so far. May next year get even better! I think we all hope to always keep improving. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyne Schoenmann Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Great results Joseph, congratulations! Thank you for saying thank you to the Community! I love reading posts like yours. It's good to see that friendship is making a difference. We are glad having you in the community! Happy Holidays to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coyle Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Throwing like a pro Joseph. I like how you experiment with your forms. Looks like great fun. Onward to 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 marcia, i am still laughing. (i keep thinking everyone proofreads before posting so i looked for the sculptural bugs joseph made. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 marcia, i am still laughing. (i keep thinking everyone proofreads before posting so i looked for the sculptural bugs joseph made. ) Me too. I scrolled up and down and couldn't find any bugs. Wasn't sure if I was looking for nice bugs (ladybirds) or yucky ones. Finally realised that m and b on the keyboard are both typed with the first finger, when all I could find were mugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Wonderful progress! I agree this forum is amazing it's like having a pottery community living next door. I have learned and been pushed to try more on here than I can ever explain. Keep up the great work it looks like you are fine tuning your style. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinks Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Congratulations,Joseph!! Way to go!!Way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Old Lady, I corrected it before I saw your post. I seem to frequently hit the nearby key. I balance my computer with the heal of my hand as my dog sits on my lap. She missed me while I was away. Already used up my likes for the day. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I dont have enough likes to like all your comments. Thanks peoples. @marcia. that is a great picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLDinNC Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hello all- I can certainly echo Joseph's comments about how helpful this forum is. I only began my journey in October after years of saying "some day I'll take a pottery class." Well, I began my first class in October and I am hooked. Our class is basically an open studio with little/no instruction, so between what I've read here and youtube videos, I am trying to soak up as much information as possible. I just wanted to thank you all for generously sharing your insights and thoughts. You've certainly helped me! Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Dangerous addicting thing..this ceramics world. I have been an addict for 50 years...yikes! Love it and welcome all the newbies who come to the forum. We know the journey you are about to begin, and it can be a wild and exciting adventure for a long long time. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 They look Great Bro. Yes, this forum is such a great place to learn from.. I think the people here are hands down the best you can find anywhere.. I have always had honest responses to my questions, I would rather have honesty than have someone worried about how i might feel... Your pots are looking really good, you should be very proud and im glad to see you doing good... Keep up the good work... Looks like you are finding your nitche... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venicemud Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Your pots from your first firing are amazing - and then they get even better. My favorite is the mug on the right in the top row of your new work. It has a relaxed, carefree air while the one to the left is more stern and serious, keeping an eye on that young punk to the right who doesn't know how dangerous the world can be - made me laugh. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Joseph, you really have made the most of this great forum and its' human resources! I like your new loose handling of surfaces and forms very much and look forward to what you will get up to next! Rae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 So I just wanted to do a little update of the a few fired pieces. I am super happy with my results! These were a test firing of the new glazes I have been working on. To view the full album click here: http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/josephrosenblatt/library/First%20Firing%20of%202016 But here is a quick peek: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gord Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 New (old) guy here but wanted to add my voice to the chorus ...... and urge you on ..... Gord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 cannot believe you did all this in such a short time! GO JOE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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