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Test of awld.js
Posted from Mediterranean Ceramics 2 days ago
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I am trying to install awld.js on this blog. If it worked this link to Wikipedia will have a popup if you hover over it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_red_slip.Here's a link to Pleiades: http://pleiades.stoa.org/places/648772I may delete this post after publication....It seems to be... (original story)
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So much to say...but so little time..
Posted from Jen Mecca's Pottery Blog 28 days ago
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This Saturday and Sunday the Thrown Together crew will be having their Spring sale. From what I've seen of all my fellow "pottery pals" ....they'll have some pretty cool stuff! We also have three quests this time around which will offer more to choose from in the way of buying some good Mothers Day ... (original story)
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Eggs!
Posted from Jen Mecca's Pottery Blog 43 days ago
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Happy Easter everyone! I made some Easter Eggs for my show at Lark and Key. They still have some left if you interested in purchases any. I only make these once a year! :)http://www.larkandkey.com/ (original story)
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The dialogue in my head before a show....
Posted from Jen Mecca's Pottery Blog 43 days ago
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I was thinking last week about how before every show I have the same dialogue that goes through my head every time. Basically the same scenario's play out and I can either cry or chuckle about it. Thank goodness this time around I had my two pottery partner in crime Amy Sanders and Julie Wiggins on... (original story)
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A Holiday Tour of Lillstreet Studios
Posted from Pottery Blog: Emily Murphy 51 days ago
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I thought I'd give a little tour of what some of the studios are offering this holiday season at Lillstreet Studios in Chicago. It's truly a unique shopping experience to be able to shop directly from the artists in their studios. I'm including photos of just a sampling of the studios. There are ... (original story)
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How to: Make a texture roller for clay
Posted from Pottery Blog: Emily Murphy 51 days ago
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This project is instant gratification. Something that is not that common in the world of clay. With this texture roller, you can use it as soon as the hot glue has cooling, which is very fast. It's a great project to do in a class, or on your own so you have a custom tool that no one else has.Suppli... (original story)
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Yunomis and Postcards
Posted from Pottery Blog: Emily Murphy 51 days ago
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A few updates:In a few hours (March 28, 2008. 10am ct) the Yunomi Invitational 2008 exhibition at Akar is opening online. You'll find several of my tea bowls in their online exhibition(!). My artist statement & resume are up on Akar's site now. I can't wait to see the show tomorrow. My tea bowls... (original story)
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Surface Decoration Techniques: faceting with a wire.
Posted from Pottery Blog: Emily Murphy 51 days ago
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Faceting the walls of pots is a great way to change the surface of a piece. The facets can be highlighted with atmospheric firings and glazes that break on high points. There are many ways to facet a pot - wet or leather hard, with a wire or a special faceting tool, with a straight wire or a curly... (original story)
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1000 True Fans
Posted from Pottery Blog: Emily Murphy 51 days ago
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Thanks to BoingBoing, I found interesting article that seems applicable to ceramic artists.Kevin Kelly's thesis is that one approach to make an good, steady living is to build up a base of 1000 "True Fans."from Kevin Kelly's article:A True Fan is defined as someone who will purchase anything and eve... (original story)
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Simple Tweaks to a Better Wheel Set-up
Posted from Pottery Blog: Emily Murphy 51 days ago
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I have seen too many potter friends suffer with back problems over the years. It's made me be very conscious about the health of my back and my efforts to stop any problems before they begin. Every potter who throws at a wheel has a different set-up. Although mine is based on a pretty traditional s... (original story)
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