Chris Campbell Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 T'is the Season to give and receive gifts desired all year long. So, what are you hoping to receive for your pottery studio? Books? Tools? Equipment? Supplies? A weekend Potters Council Conference? A workshop with your favorite potter? A truckload of clay? A piece of pottery? C'mon, you can tell us ..... What pottery related gift are you hoping for this Holiday Season? As ever hit the reply button at the top or bottom of the page to prevent a quote of the whole question. To learn more about Potters Council, visit: http://www.potterscouncil.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Potter Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 For the most part I just ask for gift certificates at my pottery supply outlet, then I can get what I want when I want it. I'm at an age where I don't need more "stuff" (you know, the Christmas sweater or slippers), and have finally convinced my family and most of my friends to honor my request. I keep telling them it keeps me off the streets and out of the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Unknown Craftsman Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I agree with Idaho, I don't really need more stuff, but I AM hoping someone gives me a "pottery difference reducer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'm like everyone else don't need anymore stuff, we have always try to be non-materialistic we replaced our 30 year old TV last Christmas and even keep cars that long. But I always want a gift certificate from our local ceramic supplier and I always end up using them for new shelves. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoozie Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Already received my top Christmas list item early: Giffen Grip. Love it! Now I just would like a Piepenburg trimming disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I want clay and lots of it, glaze and I would love to have one of pres's big coffee mugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabe Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I agree with Idaho, I don't really need more stuff, but I AM hoping someone gives me a "pottery difference reducer." Hi. How are you? Not to sound dumb (sometimes it seems it can't be helped) but what is a "pottery difference reducer"? Heck, I might need one too. Who knows.Thanks Kabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Unknown Craftsman Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi Kabe! I don't think you sound dumb, even if you did, we all sound dumb sometimes. Thanks for asking. A "pottery difference reducer" is a device which somehow reduces the difference between the pot you see in your head, and the one that actually comes out of your kiln. They are also sold under the name "expectation reducer," or "reality checks." From what I understand, they also sell similar devices for painters, sculptors, dancers, actors, writers, or anyone involved in a creative activity. The only problem is, I don't know who makes them, or where you can buy one. I know if they were sold at "Road Runner Supply" they would be called "The ACME Pottery Difference Reducer." Does anyone know who makes them, or where I can get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi Kabe! I don't think you sound dumb, even if you did, we all sound dumb sometimes. Thanks for asking. A "pottery difference reducer" is a device which somehow reduces the difference between the pot you see in your head, and the one that actually comes out of your kiln. They are also sold under the name "expectation reducer," or "reality checks." From what I understand, they also sell similar devices for painters, sculptors, dancers, actors, writers, or anyone involved in a creative activity. The only problem is, I don't know who makes them, or where you can buy one. I know if they were sold at "Road Runner Supply" they would be called "The ACME Pottery Difference Reducer." Does anyone know who makes them, or where I can get one? I dont have a clue who sells them but thanks for the laugh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoozie Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Is this the item? It's a Shrink Rule by CI Products sold by Highwater Clays... http://www.highwaterclays.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=4776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Is this the item? It's a Shrink Rule by CI Products sold by Highwater Clays... http://www.highwater...Product_ID=4776 I have one of the shrink rules made by Creative Industries I bought mine at NECCA conference when they were first introduced, not expensive and very handy. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juli Long Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 "The ACME Pottery Difference Reducer." Does anyone know who makes them, or where I can get one? I really need one of those! Too funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Unknown Craftsman Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks, smokin pots ( and buckeye)! I really COULD use one of those, sometimes I get myself into trouble by having too high expectations, so I would like something to help me go a little easier on myself. Although if I did get the ACME one, I would probably end up at the bottom of a cliff, flat as a pancake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ok ... I also need the ACME kiln load insurance. Every firing perfect or your money and time back in return for lesson learned. Oh yes, and a perfect cone 6 clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabe Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hi Kabe! I don't think you sound dumb, even if you did, we all sound dumb sometimes. Thanks for asking. A "pottery difference reducer" is a device which somehow reduces the difference between the pot you see in your head, and the one that actually comes out of your kiln. They are also sold under the name "expectation reducer," or "reality checks." From what I understand, they also sell similar devices for painters, sculptors, dancers, actors, writers, or anyone involved in a creative activity. The only problem is, I don't know who makes them, or where you can buy one. I know if they were sold at "Road Runner Supply" they would be called "The ACME Pottery Difference Reducer." Does anyone know who makes them, or where I can get one? I feel like the new carpender that was sent to find the board stretcher. Scoobydoozie sent a a picture of a shrink rule. I thought that it was something like that too. A handy way to make a shrink rule is: add your % shrinkage to the inlargement scale on a copy machine say 12% and make a copy of a 12 inch ruler. Cut it out and glue it to a paint stickand you have a 12% larger size ruler. It's kind of handy and close to free. Most potters like that. ain't clay fun! Kabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Unknown Craftsman Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 "I feel like the new carpender that was sent to find the board stretcher." Or the new mechanic sent to find the metric Crescent wrench. Seriously, I would like one of those little tabletop pug mills, I am so tired of reclaiming manually. That would do fine for me, I don't use more clay than one of those could handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabe Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 "I feel like the new carpender that was sent to find the board stretcher." Or the new mechanic sent to find the metric Crescent wrench. Seriously, I would like one of those little tabletop pug mills, I am so tired of reclaiming manually. That would do fine for me, I don't use more clay than one of those could handle. I do not know how much clay you use. For me after while, there was a bucket monster waiting in about every corner. For I too would like a pugmill under the tree. I started putting all my throwing scraps into a plastic coffee container while I'm throwing. When it's full I drain it, slop it onto a bat. Let it dry a bit and wedge it back up. The smaller amounts are simpler to deal with and less bucket monsters in the corners, except for the growing number of coffee cans. no not really, It does seem less work this way. Have a great holiday. ain't clay fun! kabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 My gift to myself is the DVD by Stephanie Stephenson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Commercially made ball/jar mill drive rack. My home-made one is tired and shot. best, ...................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Ok ... I also need the ACME kiln load insurance. Every firing perfect or your money and time back in return for lesson learned. Oh yes, and a perfect cone 6 clear. another good one we all need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Unknown Craftsman Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 'Commercially made ball/jar mill drive rack. My home-made one is tired and shot.' Hey John could you use, or make something like this Shimpo attachment?: https://www.ceramicsupply.com/p-5540-ball-mill-rack.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShirley Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I want the Steven Hill video and a couple of new kiln shelves. And some elves to do a good cleaning in my studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ok ... I also need the ACME kiln load insurance. Every firing perfect or your money and time back in return for lesson learned. Oh yes, and a perfect cone 6 clear. another good one we all need! Some one will figure out how to sell the pottery expectation reducer thing, and make a mint. I hope others get what they wish for, as this season is about receiving as much as giving-as in receiving you give pleasure to the one who gives-if you are enthusiastic about the gift. I too have come to the point where more stuff is just not the ticket. However, a Pug mill would be nice, but then again I don't know where I would put it. I guess I'll continue to wedge/recycle by hand. I have always told folks when asked what I wanted-more time! It seems like the one thing that there isn't enough of. In the end, I usually get a few new brushes, some paints for when I watercolor, and book cards for buying more ceramics books for my library. Now a DVD or techniques for in the shop would be cool for when I am throwing-as I do have a tv on at times to keep me company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShirley Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Ok ... I also need the ACME kiln load insurance. Every firing perfect or your money and time back in return for lesson learned. Oh yes, and a perfect cone 6 clear. Chris, Here's my favorite clear: Clear Bright Gloss Cone 6 (Mining Company Web site) Gerstley Borate 51 Silica 31 Kaolin 16 Custer Feldspar 3 (adds up to 101) Add Bentonite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhim Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'd go for the same thing as John, I could really use a ball mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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