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Good morning, afternoon and evening my friends

 

Glazenerd has another funny question for us. BUT, as he writes to me: "I pose them with humor, but they are really intended to make people think about their craft".

 

So here is what Nerd is asking us to imagine:

 

"The Clay Publishing Co. has awarded a contract to write a book on your favorite subject about the clay arts. What will be the title of your new book?"

 

You all have a wonderful week!

 

Evelyne (and my guest: Nerd)

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Guest JBaymore

Practical Pointers for Potters.

 

a guide to setting up an efficient studio.

 

FYI.......... see "The Potters Professional Handbook" by Steven Branfman.  :)

 

best,

 

..................john

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"Glaze Effex"

It would be a compilation of photos of glazed pieces that for some potters and artists are standards in their trade but unusual in their look.

Too many times I see photos in glaze books, but they lack a description of HOW the glaze effects are accomplished.

I've spoken to artists about this point and the usual answer I get is "Where's your creativity?"

Being creative is one thing, but being able to reproduce a particular look or effect that I like is what I'm interested in.

Who knows...in time I may just work to produce such a book...

JohnnyK

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The Joy of Working in the Clothes You Slept In

 

subtitle: Self-Employment for Artists

 

This is how I feel. Pottery in my pajamas! It brings me back to the years when I grinded online poker for a living. Nothing better than getting up to work and just walking into your studio, talk about an easy commute. Now I just need to figure out how to make money... :rolleyes:

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The most appropriate personal pottery book title I have seen is Barry Brickel's His Own Steam. Catchy and very fitting on several levels.

 

I am still much too young to have a book. I may put together Glaze Notes or Scenes from the Sketchbook if my organization and willingness to work at such a project happens.

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Lady: I have seen pics of your studio setup- I would endorse that book.

John: referencing books by others is a glaze deflection. ) sorta like crazing.

Marcia: the voice of 50 years is always welcomed.

Johnny: the title alone is a reflection of your creativity.

Giselle: the passion in your post would fill many pages.

GEP: sounds like a case of OCD... Obsessive Clay Discipline

Joseph: the natural/easy feel in your post: I have seen in your work.

Matthew: I have seen your work: artistic expression makes for a good read.

Joel: those who have learned the periodic table: have already made that journey.

 

Nerd

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Real Life Ceramics

A Collection of Experience, Knowledge, Wisdom and Humour while Working as a Ceramic Artist.

 

Wouldn't be my book though, I'm thinking.....

 

Mark C on tales of 40 years in the trenches and the sense of humour needed to survive it. 

 

John B would lead up the chapters on chemistry (that would be a book in itself). 

 

Mea on the practical aspects of business and beauty through simplicity.

 

Marcia, Alabama and Pres on being a life long practitioner and still loving the craft. 

 

Neil E. on how to fix damn near anything.

 

Joseph on dogged determination and perseverance. Joel with a chapter on the importance of asking questions and questioning everything.

 

Mathew on just getting out there and doing it.

 

Johnny K, what else, photography with explanations. tch, with thoughts on going down paths not intended.

 

Giselle and Callie on the trials and tribulations of working from home with young children.

 

Evelyne to be the editor with help from O.Lady (if she could just learn where the shift key is)

 

And Nerd to come along and throw a screw in the works just when some of us are starting to think they understand a tiny bit of all this.  ;)

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Pres: an autobiography of clay?

TCH: it requires equal parts of courage and curiosity to explore the unknown.

Alabama: a tale of bonding?

Min: the new acquisitions editor for Clay Publishing. psst... it was a wrench, not a screw.

Chilly: a mystery and suspense story?

LeeU;;; strictly medical use I assume?

 

Time to turn the tables: Now give me the title of a clay arts book you wish someone would publish?

 

For me: "Thermal Properties of Amphoretic Oxides"...

 

Will post my book title/s later.

Nerd

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