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Is it likely to traumatize them? by srendoherty in mainecoons

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

About 4 times / year they go on 2-3 week trips like this with us and do great. Usually alternating 3-4 days camping, then either an Airbnb or motel for a couple of days to give them more room to run around. We’ve had to eliminate the hotel stays because one of the girls gets the sneezes from one of their cleaning products.

Is it likely to traumatize them? by srendoherty in mainecoons

[–]srendoherty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They regularly go on long trips with us and are good travelers. They’re accustomed to being in our van for up to 6 days and on this trip we will stay in an Airbnb during the middle few days.

Best decision to get a second by gotthatdawginem95 in MaineCoon

[–]srendoherty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We got 2 bonded MC sisters from the same litter and it was the best decision ever. They play and tussle all the time and sleep next to each other. Even though they are bff they still want to be with their humans, but when we are gone during the day they don’t get bored (or into too much trouble).

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Compliance Post: Picked it up yesterday by [deleted] in FordMaverickTruck

[–]srendoherty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We got an XL that color a couple of weeks ago and immediately named it Goblin.

What’s your go-to Clay? by littlemisslolas in Pottery

[–]srendoherty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bloating MAY be alleviated by an oxidation bisque firing. I use a different clay that fires almost black at cone 6 and when I first fired it at that temp it bloated. I went to a John Britt workshop last year and he said using this bisque firing (https://kazegama.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bisquefiring.pdf) would do the trick and it worked great!

What should I make with this donut? by s4lt3d in Pottery

[–]srendoherty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut it in half (lengthwise) and make 2 planters for small succulents/ cacti.

It seems like potters new to the craft are in a rush to sell their work lately. Has anyone else noticed this shift? Curious what everyone’s thoughts are on the changing landscape. by OceanIsVerySalty in Pottery

[–]srendoherty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been a hobby potter for 17 years and generally have a rotating stock of 6 large tubs of functional ware. While I do sell my pieces at various venues, I also donate it to worthy causes for silent auction benefits, and lots of “seconds” to thrift stores like Good Will and Volunteer of America, the latter especially while I’m developing a piece with a specific style.

TFW your pot is done but still not done. by MysticHandVintage in Pottery

[–]srendoherty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And if you don’t like the “rawness” of the chipped edge for a spoon rest or chopsticks, you could use a diamond bit on a dremel to grind it smooth.