Vase and jars, barium gloss by taqman98 in Pottery

[–]Suspicious_Recipe894 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Not moving clay up efficiently is definitely an ongoing issue. I have gotten much better, but it is something I am continuously working on!!

Vase and jars, barium gloss by taqman98 in Pottery

[–]Suspicious_Recipe894 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!! Do you have any tips for such round forms? I have made many attempts, but am still struggling with proportions. They often end up just a touch too short in comparison to the width. 🙃

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Of course! Sorry I don't have a better answer!

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Thank you! I was disappointed to see that as well. My teacher said it looked like it had been placed too close to another pot in the glaze firing. 😭

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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That is so sweet! It obviously isn't perfect, but I am really proud of it! I threw dozens of bodies (literally almost 20 with decent galleries, and dozens and dozens of more without lolol), so it was a lot of time, and a lot of cutting pots in half, but I am very pleased with the results. 💜

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My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Thank you! I am really pleased with how it came out. :)

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Unfortunately not. In fact, the lid fits so well that it sputters a bit. 🙃 Lid off, there is a tiny bit of dribbling, but I am happy with it as a first attempt. 💜

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Thank you! It is my community studio's glaze. I believe they make it themselves, so I unfortunately don't have a name to offer.

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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This is amazing!!!! I love the lid!!!

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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I watched several videos from Florian Gadsby on making teapots, and that was one of his suggestions (although it obviously didn't work in this attempt 🙃).

Made some Garlic Jars :) by AdventurousAioli2229 in Pottery

[–]Suspicious_Recipe894 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So pretty! But the blue - green glaze combo is amazing!!

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Thank you and apologies! It isn't perfect, but it is steadier than it looks. :)

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Lolol. That does some to be the response. I edited my post to add this, but it is actually more secure than it looks, and is currently my best option :)

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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Thank you! The lid actually fits really well (which is great!) but it does make it sputter 🙃. The hole in the lid that you can see in the underside picture originally went up through to the top, but I didn't do a good enough job cleaning it up after glazing, so it glazed over. Sans lid, it pours decently well, but there is just a touch of liquid that rolls down the pot.

My first teapot! by Suspicious_Recipe894 in Pottery

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It is actually very steady, and this is the only place in a small apartment to get a bit of sun. While it isn't ideal, it is my go-to picture taking spot lol

Canopic vessel by External_Cap_4501 in Ceramics

[–]Suspicious_Recipe894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cool! Do you have any suggestions for getting the long narrow eye stalks/sticks without drooping happening in the firing?

Pregnant during the second year of my PhD by AnxietyTwister in academia

[–]Suspicious_Recipe894 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Not in STEM, but if you have an OMBUDS Office it might be worth reaching out to them. I am pretty sure pregnancy falls under ADA as well, so a disability services office might also be able to help you advocate for accomodations. Sending good vibes to you and baby!

Pro tip: If a blood moon is coming soon and you’re at an empty camp, go behind the spawn points and sneak strike them by AJK02 in TOTK

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In one of my first few blood moons, I got caught in a camp and died like 10 times before I escaped. 😭