LeeU

Way to go Lee! By then I should have my testing done on sealants for the interior of raku pots and vases. I'm going to be trying rubber based materials like clear FlexSeal to see if I can waterproof my horsehair and other raku pieces...

Good stuff Lee, way to go!

Definitely interested in the results of the sealant.

Way to go, Lee...I am guessing that the invite is recognition of your skills and quality of your products!

Nah--more likely a need for more paying customers to occupy spaces . 

that would definitely help!

Oh mosa has found herself numerous spots which she calls her own. Really if I could just take all my noisy, dusty work outside that would be much better for her! 

The studio is good sized! 3456 total square feet including a covered parking space for big sprinter van, dedicated packing/receiving/finished goods room, kitchen, bath, woodshop, kiln room, glazing room, spray booth room, main working area, and an office. 

Dream building! Beautiful views.  And that dog looks to be one of life's greatest treasures.

Is that a N.H. Yeehaw or a Texas Yeehaw? Trying to gauge your enthusiasm.

Pilfered from my sister.  She says it all the time. We are fom New Jersey -both of us lived for years in NYC--both moved to Virginia at different times (survival-long story) and while she is still there, I am in NH. So, long story long, I have no clue where she got it from. If you catch me saying Howdy, I pilfered that one from my daughter. No connections to Texas. High enthusiam--breaking out of a bad spell...and...just cracked the lid and all is right with the world (tho it's mostly  only a bisque). 

Way to go, Lee! I could have said the same thing Monday, but I opened the kiln and now all 46 pots, bowls etc. are back on the workbench awaiting their destiny...

I think it is great that you went.

This way you can see very concretely whose day you made richer because you shared your work. 

I bought clay a couple of days ago,  I thought I was out.  I looked at the companies web site and it wasn't listed,  freaked me out.   I had tried several clays  for throwing and this one worked the best for me. Turned out they had a new website and the web designer didn't include it.    When I was making space for the clay I found two bags that were covered with mold,  I bought it around Christmas.  Never had clay mold this fast,  using it first.   Denice

I heard from a pro potter that, like bleu cheese, mold in clay is good...

That is what it looks like, it is suppose to throw better.   I remember potters putting beer in when they were mixing clay they thought it would mold faster.   Denice

Wonderful. I enjoy looking at your one-of-a-kind pieces.

Getting ready to submit to a small show as well.  A person just never knows.

I think an artist needs sometimes to do this, make the courageous submission rather than playing it safe. A different venue might have taken them.

Your mask series is important: do not let it take a back seat to popularity.

Congratulations!

good for you!   if you really need some clothes, the thrift shops around here put everything in the store on sale for 50 percent off each monday.   when the original price for jeans is $5.99, you can see why i have a pile of them.   got a cashmere sweater for $5.00 last week.

Never heard of it... I do remember "where's the beef" though.

edit: I looked up the donuts commercial, don't think it aired in Canada because I'm definitely old enough to remember it if it did.

I say “time to make the donuts” to myself almost every day!

Time to get back to glazing donuts 

Seems to be going around. Had a little accident earlier this year: can't lift more than 20-25lbs with my left arm without it going numb. Have not thrown anything since March. Hopefully it will heal up soon...by you have my empathy.

Careful, Raku is addictive...

It's the gateway to other alternative firing methods.

One of the great things about building your own Raku kiln is that you con make pots whenever you want and fire them whenever you want. As you have suggested, I have both ^5 building sessions and Raku building sessions, bisque firing them at the same time, and having the pots available to glaze and fire at any time. Hope you get your pieces made in time for the demo!

My landlord has been wonderful about allowing me to install the electric kiln (closed in back porch) & a studio (was the bedroom) in my trailer, but there is not an inch of space to spare & I'm not permitted to do anything out in the yard.  I did get my pieces done though, & will bisque this week. 

Good news indeed.

How wonderful is this!!!!!!!  It will be great to be organized!!!

Sorry you missed this opportunity, but as you write, there are other firing options now, and you can be first in line for Spring.

So, where are the Christmas photos of the pots family?

I took pics and lost the whole bunch. But the presents were pleasing. I'll get a few into the Gallery next week--I hate how long it takes to resize them just for this site so I don't post much there anymore. 

I understand, Lee. I am actually completely inept at something like managing photos and admire those who can. I am so happy your load was pleasing.

Up on the porch is too close!!!  We occasionally have bears wander down....but it makes the news.  And the wildlife people are very good about getting the word out to not disturb the bears as they will wander back home.   Hopefully, your bear will wander back on the ridge.  You could put the feed on the ground....most of our birds will eat the seed the deer have spilled from the feeders.  

I'll have to put my bear claws clay stamps to good use so I'm not clogging up the board with off-topic stuff! I'll make more biz card holders. There were 3  last nite--very unusual--mom  & 2 cubs--got in all the trash ready for pick up.  We're a single little street at the base of a small mountain, and near a big lake. The landlord called the fish & game guys--I think they encouraged them to go back home using the scent of dogs.  

The bear stories are artistic inspiration.  We now have some fodder for our creative sides.  I have been working on a bear shape for my animal figures.