Good day today at Clayworks. I'm trying to pull handles off my pots now, instead of making them separately before I attach them. It's trickier for me, but only because it's new. I know this. I embrace this. But I also mutter "parental discretion advised" words... whilst I struggle to pull a decent handle.
I had to pull three today. One was for a pitcher I threw Tuesday night in Ron's class. It's the tallest form I've thrown to date. I 'm struggling with tall forms and big forms so this felt good. But I know -- by the time it goes through a bisque and high firing -- my pitcher will likely become a creamer. :)
And that's okay. I also pulled handles for two more mugs today. Once fired, THEY will look like demitasse cups. But those go well with a creamer, yes?
I get the feeling that I'm making a tea service for Punxsutawney Phil. But I suppose that's fine if we have 6 more weeks of winter to endure. We'll share hot chocolate, served from my lilliputian pitcher and mugs.
Cheers!
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Great, now you have me on a search. The best feeling handle I`ve ever had was on a coffee mug that I found at a street fair. I wish I could find it and enjoy just holding that mug once again. It had almost perfect balance (for me) and I`m sure it was pulled. I have a ton of cups and mugs around here. Most of them will deposit the liquid in your lap if your not really careful. I never made good handles, always to high on the side or too big a loop. Poor balance every one. Are those porcelain?
Funny. I never thought about the way the hand holds the mug until I began taking classes. Now it's all changed for me. Not really sure that a handle is all that necessary, but it's hard to convince folks otherwise. Me included.
The clay body is Loafers Glory - 50% porcelain/50% phoenix. ) Cone 10. So you have to throw a wastebasket to get a decent sized coffee cup. :) Well, I do anyway. :)
And i"m not sure that I will ever master handles. But I'm trying.
Have you visited the Colorado Art Studio blog? Cynthia has a lot of good posts on functional pottery.
Actually a handle pretty much depends on what you plan on putting in the mug. Also, the diameter and the size of the paw that plans to use it. Handles are so subjective it`s good to make several different shapes for each run. Back to the shop, see you later.
Hi there...yes, I spent a couple of lunch hours perusing Cynthia's blog. I really admire what she does & the energy she brings to her work. I've yet to comment there but probably should introduce myself and let her know how much I enjoy her posts.
Are you working on more Travelers I wonder?
Working on a traveler update right now. I get side tracked. Your new avatar or whatever they call the picture with your post is really nice.
Becky your pots are really coming along. Keep up the good work, it's great having you and Susan in class, you both bring such enthusiasm and good energy. It was fun seeing your new R.M. pot last night.
Ron...Thank you! Your class is really helping me progress. Fast! ( I'd jump over and look at your blog right now but I'm afraid you might have a pic of some tempting foodstuff you just cooked and it would send me into the kitchen ravenous fits of hunger!)
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