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I'm not sure that I get the block thing but I fully understand getting in a rut.  I want to second @Marcia Selsor's book recommendations, particularly The Artist's Way.  I also find that experimenting in things that are more freeform, like a tall coil-built, paddle form (think Henry Moore sculptures) tend to shake the cobwebs...even if it ends up in the recycle bucket.  Take the pressure off and just work on technique for a bit...there is something therepeutic about slicing a pot in half to check clay thickness.

 

-Paul

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If you all ever do the "what do I make next blues", make a lot of

cups. Then, make a list of as many methods of decorations. Look in the indexes of pottery books under decorations, then practice applying those methods

on the mugs. It makes for good practice plus helps explore methods you

normally wouldn't use.

 

1. Stained

2. Incised and stained

3. Glazed with a rim dip

4. Modeled (applique)

5. Carved

6. Stimpled

7. Stamped

Etc. to about 20 methods. You might find your ceramic calling is with another

method than just glazing.

 

If you see a description not familiar, look it up.

 

I chose cups and mugs because they make good gifts, don't take up too much

kiln space, and aren't too time consuming.

 

One independent study in college was to make an example of as many primitive pottery decorative methods as possible. The list grew from 4 to 36 real

quick. When I visited the arch. lab 4 months ago they still had the framed board

of examples, but the labels had fallen off! :(

 

If a decoration looks good on a cup there stands a good chance it will look

good on a bowl!!!

Good luck,

Alabama

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