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Last pot on the bench today, carved vase.
- Pres, GEP, yappystudent and 9 others
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When LeeU said “one of my more masculine pieces” in another thread it had me contemplating her comment. Masculine and feminine encompass a large set of related characteristics, would be hard pressed to make a pot that didn’t have curves but that alone doesn’t make a pot feminine. Are visually heavy pots defined as masculine? At first this seems like an easy question but I’m finding it very hard to nail down what defines a pot as masculine or feminine and yet I have no problem looking at a pot and thinking it is one or the other or neither. Does our subconscious make the decision for us?
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In LeeU's thread Website Building and Marketing in the Business, Marketing and accounting section Lee said "guys seem to like my more "masculine" pieces..."
Do you make feminine, masculine or gender neutral work and is it a conscious decision?
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Thanks for posting my question Pres.
hanging planters for succulents
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- lgusten, terrim8, karenkstudio and 5 others
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It’s always interesting to see what people are working on, a one off pot, a series, pulling handles, working out a new design, glazing, glaze testing.… just a snippet from your day of something in progress.
My question would be what’s on your workbench? (pictures would be a welcome bonus!)
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4 hours ago, RonSa said:
Woodtuners make these and call them ring holders
Oh, that's what I couldn't think of! Knew it reminded me of something. I can totally see making these as a learning exercise for new potters but was thinking in terms of selling them. So many customers saying they are looking to downsize or at least not add to what has already filled up their cupboards that a specialized pot would be harder for me to sell.
Not a drinker so I don't really get the whiskey cup, does the spiral in the middle start going round and round after a few?
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Looking at the design of those and couldn't help but wonder what else you could use them for. Thought it somewhat resembles a lemon reamer. If the middle bit was a titch wider at the base you could carve sharp channels into the center part and if one of the scallops on the rim was sharpened a bit it could be the pour spout. I like having more than one use for pots, it's got me thinking....
- Catatonic, celticchrys, Babs and 1 other
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I enjoy trying to answer the questions posed in PQotW and I’m both impressed and covetous of the sheer volume of books Pres has. (no pun intended) Started me thinking about my own meagre collection and which one I find the most useful or enjoyable. So, my question would be, if you could only have one ceramics book what would it be and why? (plus, I’m curious what Pres would choose)
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Have had this in the back of my mind for a few days, came up with something that makes me shake my head and smile. My parents.
Have had comments from them ranging from “people actually buy these?†to a remark on a speckled glaze, “oh, it looks like it has fleasâ€. Doesn’t stop there, at a market my dad came into my tent (while customers there) and said “has it been this slow all day?†Not to be outdone my mum once said, “if we pay your tuition how about going into accountingâ€.
My husband and children have always been super supportive.
So, question would be, what’s your family like?
(if you don't have one, want to borrow my parents?)
- Rae Reich, Babs and Joseph Fireborn
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Thanks guys!
I'll look into the Bartlett V6-CF one, haven't used that one yet. Will probably make a second box for it.
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I just picked up a spare kiln. It's from Pottery Supply House (Euclids) and has never been used. It came with an Orton Autofire controller. Very basic touchpad, the manual that came with it is dated 1993. Anybody use one of these controllers? I'm thinking of switching the touchpad to a Skutt or Bartlett one. Any thoughts?
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It’s easier to reglaze a piece with glaze that has some of the water evaporated off so the glaze is thicker, or scrape some of the glaze off the side of the bucket if you have some thick glaze stuck there. Heat the pot up, 200F or thereabouts. Brush the glaze on, let dry and repeat. Also, there is a product called Apt II that works really well to thicken up glaze and also helps the glaze adhere to the pot, you just add a few drops to 1/4cup or so of glaze.
I would fire with the lid on, 2 reasons why; firstly when you refire any glaze other than clear the glaze can look different from just one firing, more fluid, thinner etc. Secondly, the box could shrink or move a bit in the 2nd fire and the lid will no longer fit. You might get bloats from doing a 2nd fire, but you have nothing to loose in trying. If possible put pieces that are getting a 2nd fire to top temp in a cool part of the kiln.
I would use alumina as others have suggested for this firing. It might be an idea to see if you really do need alumina between lid/gallery in the future. You could try a mock up lid, just a scrap 1†or so base with a snug lid, unless you are using a porcelain or porcelain like clay you might not need to. The clay I use does usually result in the lids sticking when fired but a light tap with rubber mallet around the pot loosens it up with no plucking.
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QotW: Where does one draw the line between deciding what is a second and what is OK to represent your name?
in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits
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I do sell "seconds" but you have to really look hard to see why they are seconds. I always try and point out why something is a second to a potential customer and 99 out of a 100 times the customer will say "Well that's what gives it character". I smile and think to myself no, you just are pleased to be paying 1/2 price for the pot.