Mark C.

I work hard on the functionality of the form 1st. This is a key part of my work-it has to perform as intended well. The glaze also needs to fit into that process. It needs to add to the  form in function then at the same time be spectacular . That will make it sell well work well and make for happy users
I like the forms to clean easy on fluids inside and look snappy on the outside which is the second process after the functionality of that form

NO idea you will just have to try it

NO idea you will just have to try it

If you are not taking cards you are leaving $$ on the table. I do not add a fee for cards-I''m not in urban environs ever anymore show wise.Usually a big line with two of us-one wrapping the other taking the funds.The whole business is a happy business -people buying pots are usually happy-pots they sell themselves-.
If I was ever going to think about adding a fee I would just up the pottery prices and not mention any fees-extra fee are not happy
In a smaller home town show its about the same with less people -but thay are still happy
 

I recently gave away my slip mixer tank and motor and pump to another potter who could and is using it daily in her business-as well as some master molds.
I bought her SS  VMP20 Peter pugger as well. I did not ask for any $ for that stuff as its hard around here to find anyone who is in the slip making world.This stuff all went to Portland Or where slip is a thing now more than other locations.
I sold a Brent wheel last year during the begining of covid for a good deal for her (not trying to gouge any buyers) at a time when  wheels where non extistant.
Its all part of the ceramic community in a broader sense I feel ,we help one another as this is hard enough and helping others avoid mistakes is the right attitude to have

I recently gave away my slip mixer tank and motor and pump to another potter who could and is using it daily in her business-as well as some master molds.
I bought her SS  VMP20 Peter pugger as well. I did not ask for any $ for that stuff as its hard around here to find anyone who is in the slip making world.This stuff all went to Portland Or where slip is a thing now more than other locations.
I sold a Brent wheel last year during the begining of covid for a good deal for her (not trying to gouge any buyers) at a time when  wheels where non extistant.
Its all part of the ceramic community in a broader sense I feel ,we help one another as this is hard enough and helping others avoid mistakes is the right attitude to have

If you are not taking cards you are leaving $$ on the table. I do not add a fee for cards-I''m not in urban environs ever anymore show wise.Usually a big line with two of us-one wrapping the other taking the funds.The whole business is a happy business -people buying pots are usually happy-pots they sell themselves-.
If I was ever going to think about adding a fee I would just up the pottery prices and not mention any fees-extra fee are not happy
In a smaller home town show its about the same with less people -but thay are still happy
 

any good ceramics outlet  that carries glaze materials will carry it. If you are kiln building and just need some sand the lumber store carries lesser quaility sand

I recently gave away my slip mixer tank and motor and pump to another potter who could and is using it daily in her business-as well as some master molds.
I bought her SS  VMP20 Peter pugger as well. I did not ask for any $ for that stuff as its hard around here to find anyone who is in the slip making world.This stuff all went to Portland Or where slip is a thing now more than other locations.
I sold a Brent wheel last year during the begining of covid for a good deal for her (not trying to gouge any buyers) at a time when  wheels where non extistant.
Its all part of the ceramic community in a broader sense I feel ,we help one another as this is hard enough and helping others avoid mistakes is the right attitude to have

I recently gave away my slip mixer tank and motor and pump to another potter who could and is using it daily in her business-as well as some master molds.
I bought her SS  VMP20 Peter pugger as well. I did not ask for any $ for that stuff as its hard around here to find anyone who is in the slip making world.This stuff all went to Portland Or where slip is a thing now more than other locations.
I sold a Brent wheel last year during the begining of covid for a good deal for her (not trying to gouge any buyers) at a time when  wheels where non extistant.
Its all part of the ceramic community in a broader sense I feel ,we help one another as this is hard enough and helping others avoid mistakes is the right attitude to have

I feel you change over time about sharing. For me it was quest of knowledge for  the 1st 20 years then the next 20 years was about execution. The past 10 years (yes it been 50 years now)  has been about to some extent giving back. I have lots of knowledge  in kiln building, marketing , firing and glazing and instead of dying with that info I have tried to give some of it back
Ceramics takes about two lifetimes to master things-I am near the end of the 1st one
I only have 2-3 things I have yet to share-one is my rutile glaze  reciepe that I use the most of my 15 glazes (its out there if you look) the other is salt/soda coating I developed about 15 years ago. I have shared components of it (today someone is calling me with a salt kiln  question from NC) I have thought about marketing it but am on the fence still.
The last thing is I was given Otto Heino's Million dollar yellow recipe and  promised not to share it so I respect that promise
All  the rest is an open book-I have written some articles for CM that really are just sharing  what I have learned. I really want to encourage others on how to be successful in a full time pursuit of ceramics  as I have. The thing is one can make a really good living at this if you have the fortitude drive and tenacity .If I can pass this on to one person I feel I;ve done a good job
In our area (most of the west coast as well ) there are not many young potters up and coming doing funtional wares-the void is huge. Right now the market demand is at an all high and I'm scaling back. My most hopeful local younger potter has long haul covid and at least for the past 2 years cannot even make pots as he has no energy. -Its a sad story. he may never recover as its all an unknown.

I recently gave away my slip mixer tank and motor and pump to another potter who could and is using it daily in her business-as well as some master molds.
I bought her SS  VMP20 Peter pugger as well. I did not ask for any $ for that stuff as its hard around here to find anyone who is in the slip making world.This stuff all went to Portland Or where slip is a thing now more than other locations.
I sold a Brent wheel last year during the begining of covid for a good deal for her (not trying to gouge any buyers) at a time when  wheels where non extistant.
Its all part of the ceramic community in a broader sense I feel ,we help one another as this is hard enough and helping others avoid mistakes is the right attitude to have

I feel you change over time about sharing. For me it was quest of knowledge for  the 1st 20 years then the next 20 years was about execution. The past 10 years (yes it been 50 years now)  has been about to some extent giving back. I have lots of knowledge  in kiln building, marketing , firing and glazing and instead of dying with that info I have tried to give some of it back
Ceramics takes about two lifetimes to master things-I am near the end of the 1st one
I only have 2-3 things I have yet to share-one is my rutile glaze  reciepe that I use the most of my 15 glazes (its out there if you look) the other is salt/soda coating I developed about 15 years ago. I have shared components of it (today someone is calling me with a salt kiln  question from NC) I have thought about marketing it but am on the fence still.
The last thing is I was given Otto Heino's Million dollar yellow recipe and  promised not to share it so I respect that promise
All  the rest is an open book-I have written some articles for CM that really are just sharing  what I have learned. I really want to encourage others on how to be successful in a full time pursuit of ceramics  as I have. The thing is one can make a really good living at this if you have the fortitude drive and tenacity .If I can pass this on to one person I feel I;ve done a good job
In our area (most of the west coast as well ) there are not many young potters up and coming doing funtional wares-the void is huge. Right now the market demand is at an all high and I'm scaling back. My most hopeful local younger potter has long haul covid and at least for the past 2 years cannot even make pots as he has no energy. -Its a sad story. he may never recover as its all an unknown.

I feel you change over time about sharing. For me it was quest of knowledge for  the 1st 20 years then the next 20 years was about execution. The past 10 years (yes it been 50 years now)  has been about to some extent giving back. I have lots of knowledge  in kiln building, marketing , firing and glazing and instead of dying with that info I have tried to give some of it back
Ceramics takes about two lifetimes to master things-I am near the end of the 1st one
I only have 2-3 things I have yet to share-one is my rutile glaze  reciepe that I use the most of my 15 glazes (its out there if you look) the other is salt/soda coating I developed about 15 years ago. I have shared components of it (today someone is calling me with a salt kiln  question from NC) I have thought about marketing it but am on the fence still.
The last thing is I was given Otto Heino's Million dollar yellow recipe and  promised not to share it so I respect that promise
All  the rest is an open book-I have written some articles for CM that really are just sharing  what I have learned. I really want to encourage others on how to be successful in a full time pursuit of ceramics  as I have. The thing is one can make a really good living at this if you have the fortitude drive and tenacity .If I can pass this on to one person I feel I;ve done a good job
In our area (most of the west coast as well ) there are not many young potters up and coming doing funtional wares-the void is huge. Right now the market demand is at an all high and I'm scaling back. My most hopeful local younger potter has long haul covid and at least for the past 2 years cannot even make pots as he has no energy. -Its a sad story. he may never recover as its all an unknown.

West coast shows for me  have always been 1/3 to  a bit more cash-the pandemic years a  bit less cash

Well  many here  may not have this  and do not need it  but I do and have for many decades. Since I did many shows over time that required it. Over time this one time cheap poilicy (300$) has really gone up at the same time my exposure has really gone down (only 3 shows this year -two next year). Now for the 1st time I only need it for one event at a shopping center at xmas(and I need to name them on the policy ) The shows I  now do have thier own coverage. Of cource its  more than doubled in price. It was a two million poilicy with a 1k deductible . I have my agent cutting  that  back to 500K  liablitiy and 3k deductible to get to the minimum of 500$ per year. This also covers my studio for 45K for fire insurance (homepolicy does not cover stutio) and 12 k for equipment .
State Farm is my carrier as well
I dislike insurance . This is an understatement

I will check when I get home...pretty sure it is a local Hawaii company though.

I had this conversation with a friend who lives 150 miles south of me,  and she was quoted $500 per year.  Covers liability  and her studio and equipment!  Right now, mine is $425 per year.  Liability, studio equipment, etc.  State Farm for me.
R.

Its now legal to do this now.(pass the fees on)  Most around here do not do this yet.If the public is used to it no big deal. I always add tax no matter what.
I have never done it and am almost out of shows-only one out of state show left this summer-then only a local show moving forward.

P.S. it use to be that credit card companies prohibited the seller from penalizing the customer and could take away charing privileges, is this no longer true? 
 
That law was erased a few years ago and merchants can now pass the fees on to consumers. It country wide

Its now legal to do this now.(pass the fees on)  Most around here do not do this yet.If the public is used to it no big deal. I always add tax no matter what.
I have never done it and am almost out of shows-only one out of state show left this summer-then only a local show moving forward.

You could spin it  using with some fine  emory cloth to smooth it if its rough. I really think its no big deal. Looks like it will not affect function at all.

You could spin it  using with some fine  emory cloth to smooth it if its rough. I really think its no big deal. Looks like it will not affect function at all.

You could spin it  using with some fine  emory cloth to smooth it if its rough. I really think its no big deal. Looks like it will not affect function at all.

I have alot of brushless cordless tools now-the drill and impact drivers are great-lots of power.