LeeU Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thanks...yep--that is exactly what I'm going to do--I have a heart shape I can snip and it's pointed end is perfect! The pencil thing doesn't work for me but cutting between two paint sticks is perfect. Once I stop trying to stamp clay that is too soft the labels will look better, also. I hate this type of work, but I'm sure it's good for character-building or something My daughter is being my task master (a coach with a whip) and she's really helping me get over myself. I chose to do this, I want to do this, so reverting back to being like a stubborn 4th grader is not serving me well. Babs, Rae Reich and Chilly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Working on coffee pour overs, needs some cleaning up when it's a bit firmer. Not sure about making more of these, super time consuming. I've made a donut for it to sit on while firing for support. Chilly, Callie Beller Diesel, dhPotter and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Min I used to like those drippers ,but the clever dripper in my mind works so much better-its ceramic made by Bonavita-you pour the water in the grounds with a paper filter inside like yours but it has a silicone stopper in a lever so you steep it for 3 minutes then let it drain out-coffee a bit like a french press only better as it drips into your cup. I have been using them for many years now and gave up on other drippers. I have a plastic one for travel as well. I should add I'm very much a coffee person Edited July 29, 2020 by Mark C. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) I looked up the Bonavita dripper with the open/close on the bottom, that's clever. Edited July 30, 2020 by Min Chilly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Local pottery Association throwout a challenge every so often. Latest is "Hug". These two are drying, ready for bisque. If they survive they will go into a wood-fired kiln at end of August. Probably no glaze, might give them a wash with oxides, might not. Hardest things I've made in a long time. The standing pair are the third attempt, previous just collapsed. They're small, as you can probably tell by the half-sized washing up sponge. GEP, oldlady, Callie Beller Diesel and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 So I mentioned before that my buddy was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and I was working on a new tibia for him. Well it's done and I'm giving it to him tonight after work. Thrown and altered, crackle slip, etched aluminum plate and bolts, oak stand. Hulk, Min, Chilly and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 He should be up and about in no time. Fine work! liambesaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 @liambesaw That looks quite realistic, nice work! liambesaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 8:05 PM, Min said: I looked up the Bonavita dripper with the open/close on the bottom, that's clever. Makes the best fresh coffee. let steep 3 minutes and drip-walla Roberta12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark C. said: Makes the best fresh coffee. let steep 3 minutes and drip-walla I'm not a coffee drinker but the design totally makes sense. I wonder why it's not more widely know about? (or maybe it is?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 No I do not think its mainstream yet-I have friends in the restaurant industry and learned about them from them. Same deal with the aero expresso maker for travel not yet mainstream I live in an area of not mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted August 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Min, are you throwing these in one piece, or in two pieces? I would think that a single thrown piece would work, with a bit of trimming at the base of the cone, and some trimming in the plate for the double foot rims. Other alternative would be to texture a slab, then create the cone and join to the thrown base. best, Pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Pres said: Min, are you throwing these in one piece, or in two pieces? Top is slab built from 2 pieces and joined at the sides, base is thrown. I did try throwing as 1 piece but wasn't too keen on how the ridges looked in the cone part. A little to loose for what I was aiming for. I can get crisper lines using slabs and a texture mat. Pres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Back to clay work this week-usual items-summer sales at outlets are on a terror with all the tourists in the area. This year we have seen way more tourists trying to have a get away and exit from the heat inland and now its get away from the smoke. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark C. said: Back to clay work this week-usual items-summer sales at outlets are on a terror with all the tourists in the area. This year we have seen way more tourists trying to have a get away and exit from the heat inland and now its get away from the smoke. People trying to get away from the smoke in your area? Isn't that why they usually hit NorCal? Mark C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Well we are known for smoke but not the wildfire type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Lots and lots of test tiles. Hulk and dhPotter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Well, not exactly on the workbench but I thought I'd share a peek at how my test herb markers did and a new shallow dish treatment that I like (PC Ancient Copper). Hulk, GEP, blackthorn and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcery Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 @Chillylove those! @liambesawhope your friend is riding again! I have been practicing my spiral wedging. I love it! I don't usually work with so much clay, but since these reclaim and body projects, I've had much to play with!  Sorce LeeU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 @Sorcery, 8#s? best, Pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcery Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 8:43 AM, Pres said: @Sorcery, 8#s? best, Pres Thanks for asking! I been meaning to keep better track! Good eye, I think this was the one reading 8.10! Sorce Pres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 I made a thing. I was originally thinking garlic box, but... Rae Reich, GEP, Babs and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 neat! just be careful lifting that lid! Callie Beller Diesel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Of course if it is battery votive, no problem. best, Pres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenkstudio Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 another battery votive GEP, Rae Reich, Hulk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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