barrosinc
Masterpiece
Thanks!!! So, is this iron oxide made into a water solution?
I have a bisque fired pot I would love to get this effect. It looks cool.
Any tips making the rivets??
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I have a bisque fired pot I would love to get this effect. It looks cool.
Any tips making the rivets??
Ashley Keller
Sapling
Yes, mixed with a bit of water and rubbed on and then the excess is wiped off.
Rivets are a little tricky and can be time consuming. I made a tool out of a cylinder of wet clay for the size rivet that I wanted and poked a half-circle hole into one end using a chopstick to create the spherical shape. I then bisque fired it and use it like a stamp with little balls of clay. Each rivet that you add needs to be scored and painted with clay slip before attaching.
Rivets are a little tricky and can be time consuming. I made a tool out of a cylinder of wet clay for the size rivet that I wanted and poked a half-circle hole into one end using a chopstick to create the spherical shape. I then bisque fired it and use it like a stamp with little balls of clay. Each rivet that you add needs to be scored and painted with clay slip before attaching.
Ashley Keller
Sapling
I have just posted two new rectangles if you are interested in checking them out www.ashleykeller.work/shop
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
That's true, but that cracking is mostly due to the pot's design. Inward curving lips, rounded sides, or any design element that restricts soil expansion UPWARD can break a pot. Pot walls should be sturdy enough to force the freezing soil upwards and not be so "soft" as to allow that soil mass to push laterally. Rarely do well-made pots break simply because it's cold. The materials the potter uses, as well as their designs are critical to a bonsai pot that will last.
And to be blunt--round pots are mostly useless for bonsai, unless you get very VERY good at making nanbans, drums and other specialized designs. Round is the easy way out for potters. Learn how to make a rectangle and oval WITH PRECISION and PROPORTION and you will go far. There are a handful of western potters who understand that. Sloppy, colorful glazes are all the rage now, don't get sucked in... Work on developing your own glazes. Understated is better than overstated...
Bonsai butcher
Seedling
I went to the website but didn’t see any bonsai pots. Are you still producing them?Hi everyone! My name is Ashley Keller and I'm a new member here in Bonsai Nut. I am a bonsai potter in Canada who has recently started an online business and would love your feedback on some of my work.
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
I especially like the glaze on the 1st post....
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
He hasn't been here since December 2018 and the site comes up missing for me so I'm guessing it didn't work out or something happened
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
Wow! The site was up when I clicked ~9 AM, -now gone. She had some nice hand painted mugs for sale.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
TinyArt
Chumono
No, new website! Sheesh... 
Found it in recent thread
www.bonsainut.com
www.ashleykellerart.ca
Found it in recent thread
Pots by Ashley Keller: photo thread (in use!)
Like other photo thread rules: don’t make a post in here unless it has a photo! Except, it has to be a pot you own, by Ashley Keller, and it has to be in use. I’ll start:
Exquisite handmade ceramics and tableware – Briar Rose Atelier
Ceramic studio located in Ingersoll, Ontario owned and operated by Canadian artist, Ashley Odell. Elegant and functional handmade tableware, inspired by the wild beauty of nature , created with traditional hand-building techniques. Elevate your everyday moments with exquisite, one of a kind...
www.ashleykellerart.ca
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Well I hope she hasn't given up making pots.
The ones I saw were very nice.
Maybe the comments on round pots scared her off? I agree that round pots are not generally the most desirable simply because the only fit a certain tree shapes. Other shaped pots are harder to make well but are worth the effort for someone with the talent.
Bonsai pots are a niche business and probably getting known is the biggest obstacle. It's also something that isn't going to be a huge mover but can certainly supplement other business.
The ones I saw were very nice.
Maybe the comments on round pots scared her off? I agree that round pots are not generally the most desirable simply because the only fit a certain tree shapes. Other shaped pots are harder to make well but are worth the effort for someone with the talent.
Bonsai pots are a niche business and probably getting known is the biggest obstacle. It's also something that isn't going to be a huge mover but can certainly supplement other business.
Bonsai butcher
Seedling
There were pots on the current website but only as recent as 2018 or 2019 I think. The ones I saw were stellar.No, new website! Sheesh...
Found it in recent thread
Pots by Ashley Keller: photo thread (in use!)
Like other photo thread rules: don’t make a post in here unless it has a photo! Except, it has to be a pot you own, by Ashley Keller, and it has to be in use. I’ll start:
Exquisite handmade ceramics and tableware – Briar Rose Atelier
Ceramic studio located in Ingersoll, Ontario owned and operated by Canadian artist, Ashley Odell. Elegant and functional handmade tableware, inspired by the wild beauty of nature , created with traditional hand-building techniques. Elevate your everyday moments with exquisite, one of a kind...
