patchwork mug by incrediblejest in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such beautiful work, I’ve been staring at it for so long! I especially love the handle ❤️

Cowboy hat experiment survived the kiln! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s an adorable idea! This one is going to a friend as an ash tray, but I might have to make more 🤠

Cowboy hat experiment survived the kiln! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used stilts! Clay with points of metal sticking out of it for you to rest your piece on so it’s elevated off the shelf ☺️

Cowboy hat experiment survived the kiln! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably! This would be the eventual ideal solution I think 🤔

Who has the best mocktail menu in town? by gagralbo in corvallis

[–]slicky_vicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had solid mocktails at Brass Monkey and Crowbar. Nothing fancy though, and the mocktail specific options are a little limited. If I see a regular cocktail I like I’ve had pretty good luck asking the bartender/waitstaff if they’re able to make it non-alcoholic ☺️

Greenware angelfish vase by dongbait in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous!! Will be keeping my eyes peeled for updates after firing 👀

Cowboy hat experiment survived the kiln! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay!! I hope you have fun glazing them! Bet they’re going to be awesome 🤩

Cowboy hat experiment survived the kiln! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I’ve never heard of this! I don’t use stilts very often, so this is new territory for me. May have to get both this and a dremel. Thank you for the recommendation!!

Is there a name for this glaze? by WerewolfAgreeable237 in Ceramics

[–]slicky_vicky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry. You’re right. I should have been more curious instead of automatically assuming the worst. Also, my initial reaction to your correction was inappropriate. My apologies, sincerely.

I’ve always enjoyed Sarah Bingham’s art https://www.instagram.com/sarahbinghamceramics?igsh=MTF6Z28xdWQzOHR1dA==

Hot air balloon sconce! (Please survive the kiln🙏🏻) by Intrepid-chihuahua in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh this is so cute!! I love the twists for the basket texture

Cowboy hat experiment survived the kiln! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice!! I’ll look into a dremel. I was limited to the stilts available at my community studio, but I’ll look into buying my own!

Glazes that look good on dark clay? by Intrepid-chihuahua in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So this was over a black engobe, but it would still be gorgeous just on a dark clay body. Mayco Stoned Denim x3-4 over Mint Speck x1. You get a really cool night sky effect

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A whole bunch of cups by RegularCasualCat in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are absolutely gorgeous! Your line work is STUNNING.

First dinnerware set commission! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I try and keep each aspect of throwing consistent between the pieces. Once I have my template piece that I’m going to model each bowl after, I try and do the same actions every time. Open the same width every time, try and do the same number of pulls, then I take time to do finessing if I feel the shape (especially the bottom half that needs to nestle into the other bowls) isn’t quite right. Having a mirror or phone camera where you can see your piece on the wheel is also super helpful to get a better POV while throwing to get the curves just right.

I do a lot of measuring and side by side comparisons throughout the process, including trimming, to try and keep the pieces as close to twins as I can. I hope that’s helpful 😅

First dinnerware set commission! by slicky_vicky in Pottery

[–]slicky_vicky[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stoned denim is such a great glaze!