anhnn123 0 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 I saw a video of a potter smashing a mug that was defective. This made me wonder what other potters do with a fired piece that failed. Other than smash 'em up cool videos, are there any good practices or ideas? Link to post Share on other sites
yappystudent 268 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 I have a growing collection of mosaic shards, glues, backings, and concept drawings, also a couple probably overly-zealous prototypes. As I rethink the saying 'keep it simple, Stupid', I continue to collect the better-looking pot shards and other materials until I'm ready to tackle the project again. Link to post Share on other sites
Gabby 274 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 This same question was asked very recently. Maybe someone who uses the search function better than I do can steer you right to that thread. Link to post Share on other sites
LeeU 1,343 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Here is the link to tht thread Click on the "Dispose, smash etc. title to get to the discussion. Link to post Share on other sites
PSC 105 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Use hammer and learn to mosaic or drill hole and make a planter learn to container garden or grind your signature off of them , hitch a ride with a fishing boat, drop your load offshore and make an artificial reef and take up fishing. Link to post Share on other sites
Denice 759 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Unless they are a miserable failure I have stopped throwing the work away just because I don't care for it. I have a collection of small work that I really don't care for much. When I have neighbors or friends that tour my studio I offer them a piece. When they ooh and aah over a piece that I really dislike it makes me realize how different taste in art can be. Denice Link to post Share on other sites
preeta 207 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 i was surprised by how much people like handmade pots. pots that are still safe to eat, i put them in a box and set them outside my friends house in different parts of the city and they are gone overnight. i am in community college and i make a lot of pots. i see them as an experiment. i bring home some to use and try them out. then i give most of them away to fellow students (like Denice different tastes so intrigue me) and sell some at the student fare. the really bad ones i turn into planters, and some i do actually take a hammer to. Link to post Share on other sites
McRocks 22 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hi!!! I had seen jewelry pieces made with broken china, ceramics, etc. Tumble to soften edges and read to drill or set, ohhhhhh, also some people make mosaic arts and use ceramic shards, places like Etsy have shops that sell that kind of materials and ... well... you can make some extra money to buy more clay with things that are otherwise, just trash. Link to post Share on other sites
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