I recently got an order for 26 mugs… all different! If that isn’t the perfect order for this inconsistent potter, I don’t know what is. Of course… murphy’s law will kick in and they will all come out exactly the same
October 29, 2008
The Perfect Order
October 24, 2008
Kiln Shed Complete…
In case you haven’t heard, I’ll be building a new kiln in the very near future and I’ve been prepping. I will be re-using the concrete slab from the current soda kiln. In fact I will try to re-use as much as possible however one of the major drawbacks of castable is the lack of portability and re-useability. So, sadly, I’ll be tearing her down shortly. Be sure to check out my blog for a “autopsy”, I am sure I will learn some new do’s and don’ts after tearing it down and finding any hidden faults.
Below are pictures of the shed/roof I’ve built. The current soda kiln is visible under it. Not quite as elaborate or inspired as my good brother’s shed/playhouse in Montana, but I believe this should keep the rain off my wood, kiln and allow me to load in bad weather - something I couldn’t do for the past year.
New Tea Pots!
I finally got to have some fun the other day and made some tea pots. I love making tea pots because they are always a combination of hand building and thrown forms. Unfortunately they don’t sell as well other stuff.

Leather hard tea pot [sans handle]

I’m digging the narrow spout on the right, the one on the left reminds me too much of a horn…
October 9, 2008
Craft Attack! This Saturday!
Come see us a Craft Attack! October 11, 2008….
The show will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Independence Neighborhood Park (the large side). The park is located at 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204. Show hours are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.





