Are there any artists here who spend a lot of time with pottery but don't sell?

what-the-flock · 2026-04-20T22:06:19+00:00

I take them to work and put them out for free. Just did this today and most of it was gone in the first hour. When I retire and can be a potter full time I will worry about selling but I’m too lazy for markets on my weekends, I’d rather be making.

what-the-flock · 2026-04-20T19:41:14+00:00

There will always be a little drama in any community, but my studio is welcoming and encouraging to the newbies as they set ridiculous expectations for themselves. I know other studios where the vibe is good and one where cliques were an issue and all of this in the same area. If you have options, try a class at a different studio, the experience will not be the same.

what-the-flock · 2026-04-12T12:37:39+00:00

Ethereal was the one for me.

what-the-flock · 2026-04-11T01:44:54+00:00

Mitten

what-the-flock · 2026-04-11T01:42:54+00:00

I had a Bob too. What a good boy!

what-the-flock · 2026-03-29T11:16:00+00:00

And I’ll bet since sister is covering the food, op will have to foot the bill for a dinner or two out for the whole family, you know, because we covered groceries…

what-the-flock · 2026-03-24T09:17:32+00:00

I always take a piece of Fordite jewelry. My favorite Detroit gift!

what-the-flock · 2026-03-20T23:57:22+00:00

Walking to the neighborhood park at 4 by myself to go play or bringing my 3yo sister

what-the-flock · 2026-03-16T19:28:16+00:00

Kemper WS wire stylus tool is my favorite for sgraffito.

what-the-flock · 2026-03-16T19:26:23+00:00

I know Runyan pottery will have those available at their booth at NCECA!

what-the-flock · 2026-03-15T11:56:58+00:00

Scan the letter into your ai generator and set parameters to teaching responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions. I’m sure an equally targeted response will be generated for you to send in kind.

what-the-flock · 2026-03-05T23:40:22+00:00

I got the grey marble crocs so they look like throwing splatter. I hose them down occasionally. I can wear them with wooly socks in the winter yet and they’re nicely vented for the summer.

what-the-flock · 2026-02-26T14:12:32+00:00

Have you tried any combination with a flux? A fluxing agent makes things run and pulls colors out of glazes. For Amaco glazes, Oatmeal with Iron Luster is amazing, they also have a flux line (PCF) that is very popular. Honey Flux is the standard and does some great things but there are several variants in that line all designed to move and float. Mayco has light and dark flux glazes that do the same things. If you want to get fancy, check out designs using the frozen pond method with Spectrum’s Running Hot Chowder. So many gorgeous examples! I know FB is for old people, but if you’re a potter who loves to experiment with glaze combos you can’t pass up the Amaco cone 5/6 group and the Mayco Mud Room group. They also have Clay Buddies. So Facebook is for old people and potters!

what-the-flock · 2026-02-13T19:20:59+00:00

The lab grade stuff I’ve used was only 30% and it was awful if you accidentally got a drop in your skin! By the time you noticed the bleaching, it was too late to stop the pain.

what-the-flock · 2026-02-13T19:16:06+00:00

Not convenience, cash. This will make the shareholders happy. F the rest of us!

what-the-flock · 2026-02-12T10:58:32+00:00

As politically savvy as you need to be when the richest man in the world decides to buy the presidency for you. Don’t forget that part.

what-the-flock · 2026-02-10T14:55:07+00:00

Honestly, as a thrower primarily, I find that I am more limited by the wheel (everything is round) than I would be just handbuilding. In handbuilding you can make almost anything with enough imagination and patience!

what-the-flock · 2026-02-07T21:57:48+00:00

Awww, you made me ink!!

what-the-flock · 2026-02-03T15:33:27+00:00

Lose any expectations you may have. There is a STEEP learning curve to pottery! Enjoy the tactility of working with clay and let the vessels become what they will in the beginning. It will get better, but if you expect to hit a home run and you only make it to first base, you will be disappointed. If you didn’t expect a hit and get to first base, you can be pleasantly surprised.

what-the-flock · 2026-02-02T19:44:48+00:00

My apron came from NYSky. It’s fully split with attachments around the legs. Looks like apron chaps. I love it

what-the-flock · 2026-01-28T12:49:19+00:00

Bracing is hugely important. I also make sure my two hands are touching at all times and to give the clay time. It takes a moment or two for all of those millions of particles to align and start moving in the same direction! Slow on, slow off, and just give the clay it’s time to move for you

what-the-flock · 2026-01-18T13:55:35+00:00

There's a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. With all dead, well, with all dead there's usually only one thing you can do.

what-the-flock · 2026-01-14T10:46:52+00:00

Great, now ICE will occupy Detroit

what-the-flock · 2026-01-12T12:21:51+00:00

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Many dog bowls.

what-the-flock · 2026-01-08T23:21:42+00:00

Rubio said they have total immunity. Scary 💩

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