Hand Slow Pottery

May is coming! Here’s what’s lined up for the month… and some soda fired cups.

I’ll be at Magnuson this weekend with my pottery. Maybe I’ll see you there.

Cute pair.

The market yesterday started lovely then devolved into an atmospheric river. I’m lucky to have left with my toes! How Pacific Northwest! :)

Feels so Pirates of the Caribbean. Love it!

Day 20 of 20: Another soda-fired bottle. Cheers to finishing stuff!

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Day 19: Handbuilt Soda-fired Espresso Mugs

These came out of the most recent soda firing at Rat City Studios. I’ll have some for sale this Sunday at Fourth on 4th in Seattle.

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Day 18: A batch of squid mugs. I’ve never done overglazing, as far as I can remember. I’m processesing the implications of a new technique.

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Day 17: Goblets

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Day 16: Butter Dishes

Well, the butter dishes were a big hit today at the market. Unfortunately, I don’t have more ready to put out for tomorrow.

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Awe, thanks. I was selling online a bit but I found I had better results at local markets, so that’s been my focus lately.

Day 15: Soda Fire Earring Dishes

Apparently you can hang earrings from the holes to drape inside or out, and put other jewelry inside. I was inspired by jewelry friends.

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Day 14:Salmon Ornaments

I have a new batch of these ready to take to Handmadeland this weekend here in Seattle. Maybe I’ll see you there.

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Day 13: Squid Lamp

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Day 12: Rainbow Salmon Mug

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Day 11: watercolor palettes

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Day 10: espresso/whiskey cups

I’ve just picked these up from the soda kiln. They need a bit of cleaning up, but I think I’m in love!

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Maintains moisture and delays rotting. I wonder if a wax dip would be better. Aren’t they grown in Mexico? Why do we have cucumbers in winter?

I had thought a French woman should understand the disregard of women very well.

Nice feet.

Fabulous!

They’re lovely.

Day 9 (or 10?): small goblets

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Cool beginning!

Day 8: Vase

This is another soda fire vase from last firing. I have a bunch of pieces in the kiln right now. I’m hoping for some more winners.

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Day 7: Yarn Bowl

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What a combo!? Looks like a less than ideal situation.

Beautiful form!

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Here is one of last year’s butter dishes. My current butter dishes are rodent themed. This year, more plants and animals! #pottery #handmade #butterdish

Thanks!