Have been taking a decoration course with Diana Fayt on the internet. I have not had time to do all the exercises she has been putting out there for us, but I did take a cork from a wine bottle and altered it to make a stamp and then used underglazes. I also made one stamp that I like very much. The sky is the limit, but ...So much clay, so little time....

New vase

Pugged out a bit of clay last night and threw a vase (a-la Leach tradition form and decoration.) It will be a great day when the throwing, decoration and glazing all come together for me. Thanks to anyone reading, and I hope all is well!

Break from pottery on the Chesapeake

It's great to do pottery, but sailing on the Chesapeake in Scott's, my friend and colleague, boat is pretty cool as well. Anyone who has ever been out in 10-12 knot winds with practically no one else out on the Bay can attest to the exhiliration of having the sail fully trimmed and the boat practically sailing itself through the water.
Back to work today...

New Pots

Here's some new plates. Time for spring!

"Say hello to my littl' frien'" (a la Al Pachino)

My Peter Pugger has arrived...Look out all you clay scraps that have been accumulating for the past 10 years or so...
Now all I need is a new power outlet since the thing breaks the circuit every time I fire it up!
Very excited to be able to mix clay from dry ingredients!

My new pugmill

Anxiously awaiting the Peter Pugger...
Just purchased enough dry clay to make pots for the next year or so.
Really enjoying all those of you who are blogging away.

Thanks to Gary for his sharing. This sure beats group therapy.

Here's the latest firing. Trying some new underglazes over white slip. Also wanted to make a series of creamers. Again, the handling of a piece is such an important asthetic and functional detail.
Cheers to everyone...