tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post1121930850883516159..comments2023-10-28T08:11:31.703-04:00Comments on KatDoc's World: My Pot HabitKathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-52825491387560703062007-12-06T02:50:00.000-05:002007-12-06T02:50:00.000-05:00As someone who's been married to a potter for 20-p...As someone who's been married to a potter for 20-plus year -- we've been married longer, but that's how long she's been potting, all I can say is: Keep On Throwing.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-49452376486637566422007-12-03T21:34:00.000-05:002007-12-03T21:34:00.000-05:00I am impressed. Even what you describe as 'organi...I am impressed. Even what you describe as 'organic' is still pretty cool to me. Would you throw me a matching set of every day dishes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-25060549154529299502007-12-03T20:59:00.000-05:002007-12-03T20:59:00.000-05:00I suppose pinch pots are included as hand-built po...I suppose pinch pots are included as hand-built pottery. Basically, a piece of clay is formed into a ball. Then, you put your thumb in the center of the ball and "pinch" the sides upward to make a bowl or wine goblet, etc.<BR/><BR/>You have inspired me to take a pottery class myself. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-21876144993738868412007-12-03T19:02:00.000-05:002007-12-03T19:02:00.000-05:00Anon #2: This is the first time I have ever worke...Anon #2: This is the first time I have ever worked with clay, unless you count Play-Doh. I'm not sure what "pinch pots" are, so I must not have done them. The pottery where I take my wheel classes offers classes in hand-built pottery, too. Is that the same thing?<BR/><BR/>~KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-42458946355599003212007-12-02T14:56:00.000-05:002007-12-02T14:56:00.000-05:00Have you done pinch pots before? Or did you jump ...Have you done pinch pots before? Or did you jump straight into the potter's wheel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-23958942034316775182007-12-02T13:33:00.000-05:002007-12-02T13:33:00.000-05:00Beth: I do noticed some back ache, especially the...Beth: I do noticed some back ache, especially the night we were working on those lids - the concentration it took to get it trimmed just right gave me a tight place below my left shoulder blade.<BR/><BR/>Pottery and tension don't go together, I am finding. The more relaxed one is, the easier the clay seems to move.<BR/><BR/>At Scarborough Fair, Peggy runs pottery parties - she just had a group of people from her work through last week. Anybody interested in learning this fun hobby might try looking for a pottery that has a "fun night." You wouldn't learn everything in a 2-3 hour session, but you could get a taste for what is involved.<BR/><BR/>I think when I retire from vet med, I will be a potter. Wonder if I can get good enough to retire in 15 or 20 years...<BR/><BR/>~KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-60619437263705292332007-12-01T23:35:00.000-05:002007-12-01T23:35:00.000-05:00The last bit of pottery I made was an ashtray in e...The last bit of pottery I made was an ashtray in elementary school. <BR/>I would love to do this....lucky you!<BR/>But hey...pot while making a pot might be fun!<BR/>kidding....Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-15870047235330131212007-12-01T10:32:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:32:00.000-05:00I'm so glad the surprise was pottery. Amazing, is...I'm so glad the surprise was pottery. Amazing, isn't it? All the folks who are critical of "temperamental artists" should spend some time will skilled potters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-84485695248273658102007-11-30T23:12:00.000-05:002007-11-30T23:12:00.000-05:00Throwing pots looks like a fun thing to do. I thin...Throwing pots looks like a fun thing to do. <BR/>I think all your pieces look fine for a newbie.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-22395303690217713672007-11-30T21:45:00.000-05:002007-11-30T21:45:00.000-05:00I took ceramics in college and it wasn't my cup of...I took ceramics in college and it wasn't my cup of tea, unfortunately, although I made a very nice coil pot which my mom subsequently broke. I could never get to a piece the size of your cereal bowl which looks like it came out really well. Glazing is fun because with the variety of glazes and waxes you can get really creative. Throwing pots is very relaxing when you get in a groove. Do you find your back gets tired after working at the wheel for a while?<BR/><BR/>I learned in my very last semester that photography was my thing. I was sorry I realized this so late in the game!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911437002349802314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-22584839235917944032007-11-30T21:32:00.000-05:002007-11-30T21:32:00.000-05:00Well, I'm glad to know you weren't really using po...Well, I'm glad to know you weren't really using pot behind the wheel but have instead taken up a wholesome hobby...and those blue jeans prove it. Looks like a fun and creative media. Enjoy !Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622829084271770317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-6312713762331883072007-11-30T20:21:00.000-05:002007-11-30T20:21:00.000-05:00This looks like great fun. Can't wait to see the ...This looks like great fun. Can't wait to see the glazes you use.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com