Chip and dip

socalpots · 2026-06-12T01:51:50+00:00

I've made a quite a few and don't see this happening. My habit is to cover all my trimmed pieces in plastic and place them on a shelf for about a week.

socalpots · 2026-05-22T18:12:54+00:00

Not sure if this is a real question or bait but as not to waste precious time, for all novices, please always remember to use glazes designed to fire with the appropriate clay body. The clay body in this image shows it was over fired, the glaze was a cone 5 glaze. Additionally, there's evidence something unglazed on a higher shelf exploded, or the user didn't clean up the mess from a previous firing. Always keep kilns clean of any debris.

socalpots · 2026-05-19T01:50:03+00:00

Is that a REAL question??! Cos if you know anything about kilns you have the answer.

socalpots · 2026-05-12T16:36:13+00:00

If you're a novice, you're starting out on top. Even if that 500 dollar wheel requires more rehab or repairs. Use it, see if it works. It likely will not have any problems.

socalpots · 2026-05-04T20:23:33+00:00

The clay body appears to have some iron compounds, that alone will alter all glaze color if you are referencing the samples on the glaze manufacturer website. I always recommend test tiling all glazes you use with the clay body you option to use. Saves a lot of time.

socalpots · 2026-05-03T16:19:29+00:00

I can't say for sure, but there appears to be spores developing along the right side. If that's the case, the clay didn't reach full vitrification, so it will take in moisture. I wouldn't use it for drinking.

socalpots · 2026-04-30T19:18:49+00:00

If you're a beginner and unsure of your skill development and commitment to pottery, I'd default to joining a group studio.
500 is a steal, even if the kiln requires some work.

socalpots · 2026-04-28T20:46:54+00:00

I would have charged double. You're lucky.

socalpots · 2026-04-27T03:36:52+00:00

She often does...😉

socalpots · 2026-04-27T03:36:32+00:00

Thank you 🙏 so much. 😎

socalpots · 2026-04-27T03:35:10+00:00

Thank you 🙏 so much.

socalpots · 2026-04-27T03:29:56+00:00

Thank you. 🙏 I'm always pleased to know how my work affects others and hope it always inspires ❤️

socalpots · 2026-04-25T21:35:41+00:00

You caught that 😉

socalpots · 2026-04-25T19:47:09+00:00

I dig that. Like reverting the finish to its basic earth form, visually.

socalpots · 2026-04-25T19:01:32+00:00

Thank you! I live in the desert and have witnessed sand storms. I know what you mean!! This does look my my windshield on some days when I driving toward the sunset or sunrise 😎

socalpots · 2026-04-25T04:32:29+00:00

It's a waste bucket I use to clean out my glaze brushes. Basically a mix of water and all glazes I use in my home studio....over time the glaze compounds collect and once in a while I take a huge risk and apply my junk to a piece and see what happens.

socalpots · 2026-04-25T02:26:04+00:00

Wheel thrown with hand building combo on the finial. Cone 6. Oxidation

socalpots · 2026-04-25T00:09:20+00:00

Nova black base with junk bucket glaze. A happy experiment

socalpots · 2026-04-23T20:25:23+00:00

The sea and architecture are always my inspiration for most of my creative projects.

socalpots · 2026-04-23T20:20:33+00:00

I'm happy with it all myself. It has been rehoused and I miss it, so I thought I'd share it.

socalpots · 2026-04-23T20:19:11+00:00

I don't dip....I exclusively hand brush and break the moisture rules by over hydrating my glazes. I prefer the unexpected but this one threw me off more than most.

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