Plaster, Molds, and Clay! Oh My!

My back porch pottery studio is open to all the whims of Mother Nature. Because my production is determined by the weather, my throwing season starts in May and ends in October. During the winter, I hand-build with clay inside where it’s warm and dry. Hand-building allows me to work with clay without a wheel.... Continue Reading →

News! Not Breaking but News . . .

After much thought, reading, note-taking and collaboration with fellow potters, I think I have discovered the reason why I have had pin holes. #1:  The glazes were too thick. So early spring, I adjusted my glazes. The result was perfect on two of the three clay bodies. #2: It is a particular clay-body.   After talking... Continue Reading →

A Camera, A Pencil, and A Little Creativity

I participated in my first Creativity Challenge in my photo class where I was to apply what I have learned. We were to choose one simple every day object and take five different shots to tell a story. I chose a pencil . . . . * * *  

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