Thoughts on this Pot

[Stickroot]

This one a bit bigger with exposed aggregate in the band.

 

[Ironbeaver]

I was thinking about picking up some clay to try slab building. How long can stuff sit unfired? I know there are a couple of places I could get stuff fired but I don't know how soon I could get it done.

 

[Stickroot]

And another. This clay body is called "sheltowee" I absolutely LOVE IT!

 

[Stickroot]

I was thinking about picking up some clay to try slab building. How long can stuff sit unfired? I know there are a couple of places I could get stuff fired but I don't know how soon I could get it done.

The longer it sits the better. Slow dry is best for most bodies.
I highly recommend you go for it and don't hesitate!
The personal satisfaction for me is great! I love to create functional art.
On the other hand it is not financially rewarding. It sucks you DEEP into the $$$$$ to produce a work that is not worth lunch money!
So when you drive a truck that takes $75 to fill up you can't eat

 

[Stickroot]

This is what I did instead of eating breakfast
Coffee and a mud called "The Iceman"
Very stubborn! It's like it's froze, but eventually cuts loose. Holds thin well.

 

[Giga]

Very nice, think I could commission you for a custom large pot?

 

[Stickroot]

Very nice, think I could commission you for a custom large pot?

How big?

 

[Giga]

maybe 20" x 15 x 4" ish I have to get the measurement tonight - its for my Large bald cypress that has a special meaning to me and my wife. Dedicated to my dog that passed away as he found the tree.

 

[Stickroot]

I would love to.
I'll PM you my email so you can send me the particulars.

 

[sorce]

This one a bit bigger with exposed aggregate in the band.View attachment 162824 View attachment 162825

I like the texture...
But the band itself seems too wide.

A bit top heavy.

Sho aint hating tho...

Except for where I am!

Sorce

 

[Stickroot]

Cascade out of Tony Beaver Bonsai Pot Coffee Cup out of Mulhollun Green Bean can????

 

[Stickroot]

As I have been throwing all 8 different clay bodies lately the small scraps have been put in the same ball and used as stop blocking, this pot is made of those scraps and will come out of the kiln as a marbled mess of 8 colors.
Should be fun, but it was HELL to center and throw concentric.

 

[Stickroot]

WOW! Lots of pots shipping today!
All wheel thrown except one. A couple of these boxes have 2 and 3 pots.

 

[Giga]

WOW! Lots of pots shipping today!
All wheel thrown except one. A couple of these boxes have 2 and 3 pots.View attachment 163065

Sweet

 

[Stickroot]

 

[Stickroot]

Check out this glaze.

 

[Stickroot]

I just have tiny hands Only 18lbs in it right now and another 5 in the extruder for the lip.

 

[Vin]

I just have tiny hands Only 18lbs in it right now and another 5 in the extruder for the lip.

I have a BC I collected four or so years ago that could fit in one of those and is due for a repot in the Spring. I may have to get with you soon.

 

[Stickroot]

I have a BC I collected four or so years ago that could fit in one of those and is due for a repot in the Spring. I may have to get with you soon.

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That looks like a 4 man tree!

 

[Stickroot]

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