JohnnyK

Thank you all for your input! I'll be spreading them out on 3 shelves with witness cones.

Thank you all for your input! I'll be spreading them out on 3 shelves with witness cones.

A young friend of mine had seen one of my chip-n-dip bowls at a party and asked if I could make one for her to give as a gift...I made 2 since I was at it, and she wound up buying both of them. The most recent "custom" job was for one of my Forum friends who asked if I could replicate a tool that she had purchased 40 years ago but was worn out and was no longer available...I made 2 slightly different variations of the tool and was happy to hear that she was delighted with tools and was going to put them to work the day after receiving them. So, if it is within the realm of my capabilities, I am happy to do custom work. I've spent most of my life in various jobs and careers helping solve problems, and custom work in pottery and anything else is just an extension of the problem solving which I am good at!

A young friend of mine had seen one of my chip-n-dip bowls at a party and asked if I could make one for her to give as a gift...I made 2 since I was at it, and she wound up buying both of them. The most recent "custom" job was for one of my Forum friends who asked if I could replicate a tool that she had purchased 40 years ago but was worn out and was no longer available...I made 2 slightly different variations of the tool and was happy to hear that she was delighted with tools and was going to put them to work the day after receiving them. So, if it is within the realm of my capabilities, I am happy to do custom work. I've spent most of my life in various jobs and careers helping solve problems, and custom work in pottery and anything else is just an extension of the problem solving which I am good at!

A young friend of mine had seen one of my chip-n-dip bowls at a party and asked if I could make one for her to give as a gift...I made 2 since I was at it, and she wound up buying both of them. The most recent "custom" job was for one of my Forum friends who asked if I could replicate a tool that she had purchased 40 years ago but was worn out and was no longer available...I made 2 slightly different variations of the tool and was happy to hear that she was delighted with tools and was going to put them to work the day after receiving them. So, if it is within the realm of my capabilities, I am happy to do custom work. I've spent most of my life in various jobs and careers helping solve problems, and custom work in pottery and anything else is just an extension of the problem solving which I am good at!

A young friend of mine had seen one of my chip-n-dip bowls at a party and asked if I could make one for her to give as a gift...I made 2 since I was at it, and she wound up buying both of them. The most recent "custom" job was for one of my Forum friends who asked if I could replicate a tool that she had purchased 40 years ago but was worn out and was no longer available...I made 2 slightly different variations of the tool and was happy to hear that she was delighted with tools and was going to put them to work the day after receiving them. So, if it is within the realm of my capabilities, I am happy to do custom work. I've spent most of my life in various jobs and careers helping solve problems, and custom work in pottery and anything else is just an extension of the problem solving which I am good at!

I would leave it in the crate for the move if you don't plan on hooking it up at your current location...

I would leave it in the crate for the move if you don't plan on hooking it up at your current location...

If it's a small engine, it might be in a small car. Just depends on how old the car is!

...and, obviously, after you make the substitution, test, test, test!

I think that it's the glaze that makes the piece. No matter what you do the piece, it's the glaze and what you do with the glaze that gives the piece its life!

It's probably the carburetor...if not that, check the engine's compression...

When you get it apart clean it up and put a thick plastic bag around it to keep it clean in your studio. Then no more dust issues

I think that it's the glaze that makes the piece. No matter what you do the piece, it's the glaze and what you do with the glaze that gives the piece its life!

I would agree about the proprietary parts of a business to a certain extent, but when it comes to the marketplace, I would not have a problem with sharing one of my glaze recipes or techniques with someone who is not working or selling in the same market as I am...

I am all for sharing whatever knowledge I have on any subject. Having been a photographer for 60 years, I have found that I could show a technique to 10 other photographers and have them demonstrate that technique, and they would come up with 10 different expressions of the same subject. As Denice says, "Your own personality comes through." My best days, and I have had many of them, is when I can teach something to someone else, no matter what the subject. So, to answer Pres' question...no, I have no secrets and am happy to share what I know that may improve another's outlook on life...I think my most shared "secret" is Napoleon Hill's book, "Think and Grow Rich". I have read it at least 4 times and have given many copies to young folks that I thought would benefit from the knowledge it contains!

I would agree about the proprietary parts of a business to a certain extent, but when it comes to the marketplace, I would not have a problem with sharing one of my glaze recipes or techniques with someone who is not working or selling in the same market as I am...

I am all for sharing whatever knowledge I have on any subject. Having been a photographer for 60 years, I have found that I could show a technique to 10 other photographers and have them demonstrate that technique, and they would come up with 10 different expressions of the same subject. As Denice says, "Your own personality comes through." My best days, and I have had many of them, is when I can teach something to someone else, no matter what the subject. So, to answer Pres' question...no, I have no secrets and am happy to share what I know that may improve another's outlook on life...I think my most shared "secret" is Napoleon Hill's book, "Think and Grow Rich". I have read it at least 4 times and have given many copies to young folks that I thought would benefit from the knowledge it contains!

I will share with anyone who asks,  I decided that even before I had any knowledge.   It is very hard to copy someone's work,  your own personality comes through.   I did have someone copy my work in college,   I felt sorry for him.    I was working on my bachelor's degree and he was working on his masters.  I didn't know him,  a friend of mine had seen the work at the masters show and thought it was mine.   I was working at home and only coming in for critiques,  I had to fire my babysitter for mistreating my newborn son.  I  had some of the pots in a soda fire,  he probably unloaded it.  His piece had a little more detailed work on it and was more refined.   His personality came through and improved the design.   

You will need your electrician to run a proper circuit, install a suitable receptacle and cord end. In North America these item would be sized for 125% of the 5000w because it’s a kiln and can be a continuous load. Your electrician should apply your code requirements when the circuit is installed. Most countries have similar requirements for kilns so always good to inquire.

If bleaching the spots makes them go away, it is probably mold...

I trim a foot ring into the bottom of every pot that I'm able to. Some form make it too difficult to impossible, but I avoid a flat bottom whenever I can. It just looks more finished.

15 minutes to Alpha Fired Arts in Sacramento which has most of what I need in stock. They are slowly rebuilding their stock after Covid slowdowns...

15 minutes to Alpha Fired Arts in Sacramento which has most of what I need in stock. They are slowly rebuilding their stock after Covid slowdowns...

15 minutes to Alpha Fired Arts in Sacramento which has most of what I need in stock. They are slowly rebuilding their stock after Covid slowdowns...