Pres

QotW: To wedge or not to wedge?

By Pres, May 15, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: Earthenware or mid range Stoneware, What is your preference and why?

By Pres, May 3, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW:Electric or gas reduction firing at any cone you choose, which is more work overall and at what stage of the pot making is it more work than the other? Also, is firing one way more enjoyable than the other?

By Pres, April 18, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: Do you protect your kiln floor with a kiln shelf to start your shelf build, and if so do you use a full or pair of 1/2 shelves?

By Pres, April 11, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: Do you schedule maintenance activities in the studio or have a non structured format for maintenance?

By Pres, March 31, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: Now that Spring is on the way what will be your first task in the studio?

By Pres, March 20, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW is What, How or When did you become interested enough in ceramics to decide that you would be making pieces some way the rest of your life?

By Pres, March 8, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: How do you motivate yourself to be a doer rather than a dreamer? 

By Pres, February 28, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

"What studio habits/practices do you remain committed to that most other potters do not practice?"

By Pres, February 17, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

• studio habits
• cleanup

QotW: Have you ever been in touch with ceramics teachers in  your area, offering support, having a beer or a cup of coffee, to attend workshops, or just to show a feeling of comradery or support?

By Pres, February 9, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: What investment will you be doing this year to advance/enhance your ceramics journey?

By Pres, January 22, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: What do you think 2021 may bring to your potting life? 1 2

By Pres, December 27, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: What ceramics related reading are you into presently if any?

By Pres, January 13, 2021 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: What is the silliest thing you have done or seen done dealing with Ceramics? 1 2 3

By Pres, May 20, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

Congratulations To Marcia!

By Pres, November 23, 2020 in Aesthetic Approaches and Philosophy

QoTW:  following last weeks question of the week; would you give up any of the technology you use in ceramics now and go back to a simpler not as technology advanced method?

By Pres, December 6, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: Do you draw a line in the sand about technology when it comes to your studio or anything Ceramic? 1 2 3

By Pres, November 16, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: if you do  retail shows, what are you most comfortable with in the way of shows?

By Pres, October 31, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

• retail shows
• selling pottery

QotW:  What is your go to" point or "comfort zone" when dealing with clay weights or sizes for your work?

By Pres, October 16, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: What do you think will be your best selling new item in this coming year?

By Pres, July 8, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: What form of measurement do you use when making pieces, and what sort of preplanning do you do?

By Pres, October 7, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

• planning
• measuring
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  • planning
  • measuring
  • throwing off the hump
  • jars and lids

QotW: What have you done of late that makes you think "Done well" or pat yourself on the back?

By Pres, September 21, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: How many dogs out there are eating dried trimmings? Any cats insisting on “collaborating” while the clay is wet, or on photo day? 

By Pres, September 14, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

QotW: When slab building, do you use a form , work from a template, or from scratch?

By Pres, September 7, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

• slab construction
• forms
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  • forms
  • slump and hump molds
  • planning sketches

QotW:What sort of forms do you use when doing slipcasting?

By Pres, August 25, 2020 in Int'l Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN) Operations and Benefits

• slipcasting
• forms
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  • slipcasting
  • forms
  • molds