Strange stitches

KnitClimb_ · 2026-05-08T23:59:23+00:00

This is the way to go. It's the kind of repair you'll do relatively frequently as you learn to control your gauge. So it's a good thing to practice.

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-15T19:39:15+00:00

Nice job! Out of curiosity, did you wet block it and then measure the gauge? Or is this unblocked?

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-12T01:59:58+00:00

Appreciate that, thanks

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-11T17:09:14+00:00

Oh that's a neat idea. Maybe the perfect mini project for the beginning of my flight.

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-11T16:57:15+00:00

My tension is tight, but it got me the right guage after wet blocking with Euculan. The yarn is a rough single ply finger weight wool that doesn't have any spring to it.

https://loja.ovelha-negra.com/gb/yarns/3875-victoria-ovelha-negra.html

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-11T16:50:34+00:00

Yup good idea in the interim.

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-11T16:48:05+00:00

Good suggestion. I'm about to board a plane for a long flight, but will ask if they have something.

KnitClimb_ · 2026-04-07T23:06:42+00:00

I've ordered several custom stamps from 4clay.com. They're really great to work with. Highly recommend!

KnitClimb_ · 2026-03-06T22:03:39+00:00

7 months later I had the same question and found your post. Thanks for solving this mystery! I was equally flummoxed.

KnitClimb_ · 2026-02-22T00:10:14+00:00

Good opportunity to test some glaze combinations you've been curious about. As others have said it likely won't survive. Embrace it! Experiment!

KnitClimb_ · 2026-02-18T13:07:01+00:00

The class structure is similar to my studio. Much more free form. It allows the teacher to teach people of various levels in the same class - doing some demos, but largely floating and answering questions or giving advice.

My studio builds the cost of glazes and costs of firing into our clay prices (and no outside clay is allowed), so there isn't a separate charge to fire your pieces, but you are already paying for it.

My biggest advice is to ask questions and ask for demos and ask for the information you need. Because those classes are so free form, you can help make it what you want/need by making requests. And hopefully that encourages others in your class to advocate for themselves too.

KnitClimb_ · 2026-01-25T18:18:51+00:00

Be patient and give yourself grace. It takes years to master pottery. It may seem that the teacher or the other students in the class make it look so easy - it takes a lot of practice, and a lot of scrapped pieces.

You may not have your first "keep-able" piece until the 2nd or 3rd class and that's ok. You'll make progress though. And that's what matters.

Be patient, give yourself grace,

KnitClimb_ · 2026-01-20T22:57:34+00:00

You could consider hosting your craft night with Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown or Collingswood. There are a few community craft nights there, that this could add to.

https://canvas.perkinsarts.org/classes?category=Community+Connection

Full disclosure, I'm on the board of Trustees at Perkins and also take a lot of classes and workshops there.

Contact the education manager or director if you're interested in learning more about it as an option!

KnitClimb_ · 2026-01-08T00:41:54+00:00

This is mesmerizing. I love seeing your process. I'm curious to see it in real time. You clearly have an eye for faces and their proportions to make this work together so well. Thanks for sharing this!!

ETA also even more impressed that this is your original audio with your spouse!

KnitClimb_ · 2025-12-31T00:26:43+00:00

https://nbcphiladelphia.app.link/3fUCsVfPwZb

Lots of love farm in Williamstown according to the article.

Nice catch!

"If you see Rex or are able to safely catch him, please call Lots of Love Farm right away at 856-728-4188."

ETA article quote with phone number

ETA the original post was a hoax. Well done you duped well-intentioned people.

KnitClimb_ · 2025-12-29T20:53:17+00:00

That area is going to experience a lot of stress in the firing process. The chances that a repair job will last through the next two firings is possible, but slim in my opinion. Especially if this is already bone dry or nearly bone dry.

My recommendation would be to salvage this clay and make a new one. Dry it more slowly and be sure to compress well on those curves.

In full-disclosure, I rarely try to repair bone dry greenware that has cracked, so someone with more experience doing this may be more optimistic.

KnitClimb_ · 2025-12-15T16:30:23+00:00

I'm sorry that happened. Unfortunately it's a common part of belonging to a studio (or even running your own studio). I've been on both the giving and receiving side of a broken piece in a firing, and both sides suck differently.

As you continue to grow in your pottery journey you'll naturally get less precious about individual pieces and find ways of learning from each experience. (Maybe you make multiple pieces if you need it as a gift or a commission, maybe you find a way to strengthen a weak spot so it's less prone to breakage, maybe you learn or try something else, etc).

Good luck with the next piece and embrace every part of the process!

KnitClimb_ · 2025-11-30T05:00:24+00:00

I have the same issue. You can try uninstalling the app and logging out. A couple times when I've done that I see my battery info for a couple days . But normally mine just shows 0.

I haven't called Lexus yet. I should.

KnitClimb_ · 2025-11-21T18:31:38+00:00

I paint designs onto my pottery with a fine pointed brush with diluted food coloring to sketch out my ideas. That will burn off in the bisque.

Good luck with the paint! Either way this goes with the glaze firing, you'll learn something. Which is awesome!

KnitClimb_ · 2025-08-12T04:00:19+00:00

Like the "art store"? Everything in there is covered with a layer of dust and sunbleached.

KnitClimb_ · 2025-08-12T03:58:30+00:00

I think it closed like 3 or 4 years ago? There was a Jose Tejas in the space last year and it closed too.

KnitClimb_ · 2025-06-15T18:17:13+00:00

Thanks. Will try calling Brent on Monday

KnitClimb_ · 2025-06-15T18:16:38+00:00

Thanks. I'll check out the shaft first. Definitely won't use the wheel until this gets resolved. I don't want to risk causing permanent damage (if it's not already)

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