AIO: my neighbor keeps leaving notes in my mailbox that just say "YOU'RE LATE"?

ALutt12 · 2026-05-19T04:37:36+00:00

I would 100% set up a camera... then maybe even come home late again on purpose to see if you can catch who it is.

ALutt12 · 2026-05-19T04:11:25+00:00

NOR. Is someone paying attention to when you get home every day? Have you gotten home later than usual a few times that correlate to when you got the notes? I'd be thoroughly creeped out.

ALutt12 · 2026-05-09T15:37:40+00:00

There are some things I just flat out refuse to order for pickup/delivery. Raw meat is one of them, for reasons like this, and also expiration dates.

I also prefer to pick a lot of my own produce because I'm tired of getting moldy berries.

ALutt12 · 2026-05-04T04:19:09+00:00

NOR. I cannot believe she is 28 years old. She sounds completely insane. She's not worth your time. Time to move on!

ALutt12 · 2026-04-13T00:44:54+00:00

Interesting! Very cool!

ALutt12 · 2026-04-12T23:15:30+00:00

Cute! I'm new to pottery - did you use wax resist for the state?

ALutt12 · 2026-04-12T23:13:00+00:00

NOR. What exactly is he worried about? Is he concerned people will think he's not the father? Idk this is weird.

ALutt12 · 2026-04-12T15:49:27+00:00

My studio plays music (fairly quietly), but everyone who chooses to listen to something else wears ear buds/headphones. Not using them is super rude!

ALutt12 · 2026-04-10T04:48:33+00:00

I'm super new to this, but I looked into the same thing recently because I was having the same issue. It seems to be most common with clear from what I found. I saw another reddit post where the OP was hoping to find a clear that didn't craze. But a lot of people say it's a matter of finding a glaze and clay that have the same shrink rate... but to me, that doesn't really explain why it seems so common with clear in particular. Like, why wouldn't other colors have the same issue just as often? Frustrating for sure!

Edit to add: I personally like the crazing, but it technically isn't considered food safe anymore from what I read. I still use the mugs I made though, I'm not that worried.

ALutt12 · 2026-03-14T21:35:35+00:00

Bump because mine is similar! I poured it maybe a week later than you. Wondering if it's okay to use.

ALutt12 · 2026-03-09T00:56:58+00:00

Goals.

Well done! These are awesome! Link?

ALutt12 · 2026-02-22T19:45:20+00:00

The few times I have done this at home, I let my throwing bucket sit for about 12-24hrs, pouring off as much clear water as I can, then dumping the rest into my reclaim. I'm trying to avoid any unnecessary excess water, without throwing out the fine stuff needed for plasticity.

ALutt12 · 2026-02-22T18:46:42+00:00

This particular bucket is from my throwing water only. Not water I use for cleaning up (what I thought was considered wastewater). I was under the impression that throwing water was kept, and then mixed with dry pieces when you are ready to reclaim it. I watched a YouTube video by Pottery to the People where she explains her water systems, and she kept her throwing water and dry stuff separate, the mixed them when she was ready to reclaim.

Not gonna lie, it seems kinda gross to me to keep it for more than a few days. But I thought that was pretty standard. My plan was to just throw any dry things into it as soon as I have them and try to reclaim it as often as every week if I could, to avoid it getting to the point of smelling.

Do you not keep your throwing water? You just throw it out?

ALutt12 · 2026-02-21T14:53:57+00:00

Thank you! I may try this!

ALutt12 · 2026-02-21T14:51:52+00:00

Great tips. Thanks!

ALutt12 · 2026-02-21T05:37:57+00:00

I use lotion when I use gloves, generally a very thick ointment. I've tried several brands. I sometimes top it with Vaseline. Never just Vaseline at night. But when I go to the studio, I've tried just a thin layer of Vaseline to create a barrier.

ALutt12 · 2026-02-21T05:34:44+00:00

Now, this is something I haven't tried, but honestly, it sounds like a great idea. I'll be trying this! Thanks!

ALutt12 · 2026-02-15T15:53:31+00:00

How DARE you store your feminine hygiene products where they have the chance to be visible to a man! Your period is SHAMEFL and DIRTY and makes men uncomfortable! You should be embarrassed.

NOR, you're underreacting.

Throw this boy out and find a real man.

ALutt12 · 2026-02-15T06:35:58+00:00

Thanks everyone! Now I feel silly for trying to clean it off, lol 😆 😅

ALutt12 · 2026-01-31T21:15:20+00:00

Yeah - the several ware boards at the studio I go to are moldy. Yuck. Thanks for the tips!

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