tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post720330555253888265..comments2024-02-13T12:30:12.250+00:00Comments on paul the potter: Gaddafi on my mind as I slip away.Paul Jessophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16049186132665105757noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-91094962075821146652011-08-29T09:58:23.399+01:002011-08-29T09:58:23.399+01:00Hi cooking with gas, I put the handle on to make t...Hi cooking with gas, I put the handle on to make them easier to pick up, I've not tried making them without, but they would fit in the kiln better without.<br />Hi Elaine, yes it is a clear glaze over a white slip.and I fire to 1100oc.<br />I totally agree about it being a different world inside a pottery studio, and the peeking out to get some kind of perspective. As for the plates I've now fallen in love with them and have taken them home, and I have my toast on one this morning.Paul Jessophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049186132665105757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-84834678889014127562011-08-26T03:38:04.060+01:002011-08-26T03:38:04.060+01:00I'm with Tracey, Paul. The plates aren't w...I'm with Tracey, Paul. The plates aren't what you were looking for, but they're fine. Someone will love them, and you learned from the firing. Not bad.Hollis Engleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550281579804944085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-63213628900153807422011-08-25T22:19:35.804+01:002011-08-25T22:19:35.804+01:00I quote :"It's a different world inside a...I quote :"It's a different world inside a clay studio.. Sometimes we have to peek outside to keep in balance." :)amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219142874688558087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-79839992277084236142011-08-25T16:24:13.721+01:002011-08-25T16:24:13.721+01:00It's a different world inside a clay studio.. ...It's a different world inside a clay studio.. Sometimes we have to peek outside to keep in balance.<br /><br />Those plates are amazing!! A rustic look that I would totally strive for.DirtKicker Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602931467150962399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-90760835068626400102011-08-25T15:01:24.516+01:002011-08-25T15:01:24.516+01:00Look at all your troops. I know what you mean abo...Look at all your troops. I know what you mean about expectations. You'll get it right next time. Everything looks great!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960400186962033610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-85465509649046236452011-08-25T14:27:59.863+01:002011-08-25T14:27:59.863+01:00I know exactly how you feel, but honestly I really...I know exactly how you feel, but honestly I really love those plates, love the way the clay shows through the slip. I'm sure you had a different vision, but come back to them later and you might really like them. I had a kiln full of those expectations this week and I like about 10% of what I unloaded. Some days I really wonder what I'm doing this for!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-28547939367141704212011-08-25T12:51:10.541+01:002011-08-25T12:51:10.541+01:00If you find Gaddafi hiding in your kiln, close the...If you find Gaddafi hiding in your kiln, close the lid and fire when ready.Dennis Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170187288282755570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-19982388923787582942011-08-25T11:16:14.194+01:002011-08-25T11:16:14.194+01:00So that glorious white you posted about the other ...So that glorious white you posted about the other day - was that a clear glaze over white slip? Or was it a glorious white glaze - like the austin healy? Am I right in presuming you fire at earthenware or mid fire if your body is such a lovely red terracotta look?<br />I think you are right, with work as good as this even when it goes wishy washy - you have nothing to worry aboutElaine Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667124924491780090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070171807625943329.post-743663702675201612011-08-25T10:21:48.256+01:002011-08-25T10:21:48.256+01:00it is all perspective is it not?
Why the handle on...it is all perspective is it not?<br />Why the handle on the salt pig- just wondering. Here they are made no handle.cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.com