Had a custom request conversation that has me playing in the studio. First to make a large ‘hot cab’ and then to add a decal/screen printing area within … So, while it’s not in the requested colors – the first trial is working. I wish I could fully capture the cool reaction around the vanilla …
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I finally have all three kilns running! Spoon rests, night lights, bowls/plates galore! And, I did a little painting tonight. We’ll see what the kiln gods think … but I like what I have started. I didn’t care for the diluted bubbles the necessary shims made in my last attempt, so now I’ve added a …
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Guess what? I have water in my studio!!! I KNOW, right?!?! How incredibly cool is that! So – from here on out, most days that end in ‘Y’, you can find me in the studio … Those projects I had going from the last post are done: A stringer bowl and several spoon rests (12 …
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or is that SPIRITS??? (We’ll get to that…) I’m happy. I’m gathering up small projects/music to keep myself occupied while I work the art shop tomorrow. Come join me from 12n-8p … I’ll have Pentatonix rockin’ on my MP3 player for some a cappella Christmas cheer (thanks L.T!!) Back to spirits … I’ve been putting all …
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Let me just take a moment to say ~ regardless of how shameless it is … I love how varied my Etsy shop listings are looking right now. And – public awareness moment: We have only 55 days until Christmas … Just sayin’!!! But – here’s where I’ll start to get nutty: I have 2 …
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I apparently can’t help it and I don’t THINK there’s a med for it … I’m scoping out a new hobby and chomping at the bit! Since DH has put a temporary kibosh on the ‘L’ addition to the studio (so – no room for a potter’s wheel yet!) … I’ve found something interesting that’ll …
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