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Sometimes I just want to slap customers!

Sha' Vega — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:07:52 GMT

Customer: What is that? (pointing to a paralellogram shaped objet d'art.)
Me: Oh, it's a vase, but not for sale. There's a crack in the bottom.
Customer: Can I see it?
Me: Sure.
Customer: How much do you want for it?
Customer's sister: She said it wasn't for sale.
Me: Well, yeah, it's cracked.
Customer: I'd like to have it just for show and maybe dried flowers.
Me: Yeah, that would work. Hard to put a price on it though. I made another one. It was intricately carved and I sold it for $145.
Customer: (makes huge choking noise) BUT THIS ONE IS CRACKED!
Me: I'll sell it to you for half price.
Customer: I'll give you $20.
Me: No. I won't sell it for $20. It cost me more than $20 in clay to make this piece. And the glaze decoration was highly labour intensive.
Customer: I'll give you $30.
Me: No.
Customer: C'mon! Meet me halfway! I'll give you $35 but that's my final offer.

What I Really Wanted to Say:
How is selling a $145 piece to you for $30 dollars meeting halfway? In what world is halfway really 80% of ME meeting your wish price of $30?! GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY SHOP!!!

What really happened (God, I hate myself right now)
Me: Um....<thinks that getting $35 is better than smashing it and using it to fill potholes> ....sure you can have it for $35.
Customer: I don't have any money on me.
Me: (BLINK BLINK BLINK!!! Shakes head)
Customer: I'll come back on Saturday or Sunday.
Me: I'll put it aside for you. <Quickly thinks up evil plan of smashing it anyway and using it to fill potholes and then telling her that someone came in and offered me $80 for it so sold it to them because she didn't leave a deposit>

OTHER THINGS she said:
Customer: How much is that three bowl condiment dish?
Me: $45
Customer: That's ridiculous!
Me: Well, it's 3 bowls, squished together, with two handles. Normally I would charge more than $10 for each bowl, plus the handles....and the labour that goes into these is quite high. I have to trim the bowls while still rather squishy so I can mush them together.
Customer: Oh. It's still ridiculous.
Me: Well, it's art, not a dollar store item. <knowing full well that this customer used to own a dollar store>

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New Ceramics Blog

chrislimbo — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:09:57 GMT

www.socalpotters.com Check it out, Send me links!

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PMC idea

davepattison — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 19:33:41 GMT

Don't know if this is possible.

Got the idea from a friend who makes precious metal silver clay jewelry.

Wondering about making a thin slip of the PMC and brushing it onto a glazed ceramic piece.

Anyone ever try this?

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playing with mudd & fire

xenovision — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:22:19 GMT

for those who are interested to see some of my recent creations of high fired ceramics that are multi-fired and were on exhibit in Mashiko- http://xenovision.japan.googlepages.com or http://picasaweb.google.com/xenovision.japan/GalleryMidoriYamaniOtsukaExhibition
enjoy your clay

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Opening a studio

Maqui — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:39:30 GMT

Hi Everyone,
A friend who owns a RV Park with cabins and camping has given me one of her cabins to open a studio. It is in rural western New Mexico. I'm looking for two electric wheels, an electric kiln and a slab roller. If you know of anyone selling these items please contact me. I will bewgin giving classes in January.
I have a wood fired kiln and have fired it 13 times. Its getting easier.
Peace, Maqui

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Glass dust.

Pitzer — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:37:09 GMT

please see http://dirtyhands.tribe.net/thread/5aee090f-6c89-465e-9547-13b00cb51a2b

I apologize for anyone in both tribes.

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Sculpting wrinkles

Amanda — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:49:20 GMT

I've recently started sculpting a life size human face in plastiline for a make-up course I'm doing.Most of it has gone fine but I can't seem to sculpt convincing wrinkles. Does anyone have any tips that might help?

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Wow.. no messages since 2006?

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:45:15 GMT

Is that right??? no messages here since 2006? What happened to all the clay lovers?

--Rick

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Urgent help needed!!

vanessa — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:09:11 GMT

Hello!

I am going to be making a silicone battery powered light and i need your advice on how to go about doing that. So far I have a blue foam model, two slabs of sulpher free plasticine, and a tub of silicone. Is it possible to melt the plasticine, put it in a box/container, add the blue foam to make an imprint on one side, do the same to another side... put them together, with a hole on top, and pour in the silicone?

Can plasticine be used to make the negative mould? If so, do I have to contain it or can it stand alone? Any advice you could give me would be appreciated. And I'm on a very tight schedule so the sooner the better! Thank you very much!

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My latest project

chrislimbo — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:43:22 GMT

Decided to remodel my bathroom, then decided to make most of the tile. This project has been going on the better part of a year and it has been really cool to see it go up these last two weeks. Its not quite done but I wanted to get some feed back. I made all the round tiles as well as all of the fused glass pieces used.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Chris

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Latest Ceramic Artifacts

xenovision — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:23:33 GMT

Konichi-wa to those "having your way with clay!"

for those who would like to see more of my latest ceramics-
http://xenovision.japan.googlepages.com/latest

these are some of the artifacts now on exhibition in Nagoya
(extended play- I have been asked to keep my show is up till
the end of 2006)

which do you like?

enjoy
x

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First Kiln and doing the wiring for it.

onesleeve — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:40:41 GMT

I'm planning on buying an L&L kiln and want to do the wiring as cheaply as possible... Am I insane in thinking this is something I can tackle? I know the house is wired for 50amps or 220v... but that's the extent of my knowledge. Barring all the possible good advice in doing this myself.. does anyone know a good electrician that will not charge me out of home and kiln?

Thanks - Kasia

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Pics posted

Kate the Great — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:37:38 GMT

Hey there folks! I just uploaded some pics of sculptures I have in a gallery in town. The pics are ok but you can't see the details. I would love feedback!

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clay stuff

OHM — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:31:01 GMT

So anyway I bought out this small pottery and I went to pick up the last of it. There are bags & bags of stuff that I think are clay additives like talc,grog and stuff. I'll get the whole list when I get it unloaded. Anybody sugest a good book about this??? Thanks in advance!!! Ohm

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New Clay Animation Video!

Flakeybee — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:29:10 GMT

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U28PDLFKK_M

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buying clay

OHM — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:10:57 GMT

I live in upstate New York. I used to operate a pottery with a friend who is now deceased. It all sat around for 20 years. I just bought out the equipment and I need a place within 2 hour drive to buy clay & Glazes with 2 hour drive of Syracuse or more north. Any ideas?? Please help

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drums

OHM — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 00:50:03 GMT

Has anyone out there built a drum with clay and leather??? Got any suggestions??

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Sales opportunity for Southern California Raku Artists

Ansley — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 22:07:14 GMT

The American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona is calling Southern California raku artists to sell their wares in our museum gift store during our exhibition “Raku: Origins, Impact, and Contemporary Expression” which takes place November 11 – January 6, 2007.

DETAILS:
The emphasis for the pieces accepted into our museum store focus on moderately priced raku items, meaning under $400. Our best sellers tend to be functional items under $75. AMOCA’s commission rate is 35%. Please take this into account when establishing your sale price. All proceeds go to benefit AMOCA’s ceramic art education program. Customer information becomes the property of the museum.

DEADLINE TO ENTER:
October 24, 2006, by e-mail

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:
October 28, 2006. by e-mail

TO ENTER:
E-mail images in .jpg format using the format on the following page. The images may be attached or embedded into the email. Image size should be approximately 100kb, or 640 x 480 pixels, or 9” x 6.5” at a 72 dpi resolution. Please send three images that are representative of the work you intend to show. Works that differ significantly from the entry submission may be disqualified.

SAMPLE E-MAIL ENTRY:
Artist name
Primary phone #
Secondary phone#
Address
Description of images
Price range of work
Indicate if you would like to volunteer to assist with this venue

TO APPLY:
e-mail: frontdesk@ceramicmuseum.org

www.ceramicmuseum.org
(909) 865-3146

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pricing

Kate the Great — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:01:59 GMT

Hey there folks!
I have a local gallery that wants to carry my sculptures and I have never been this route before. I need some help with pricing. The scupltures take me roughly 6+ hours of actual build time. I can factor in clay and supply price but after that i am kind of lost. Any help would be much appreciated! thanks!

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ceramic museum in, Pomona, California

Ansley — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:35:38 GMT

Hi. There is a great ceramic museum in Pomona (Los Angeles County) it is called the American Museum of Ceramic Art. The website is www.ceramicmuseum.org. Around the corner there is a ceramic art gallery called Armstrongs.
Enjoy!
Ansley

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glazes

Kate the Great — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:05:39 GMT

Hey there folks! I am looking for some cone 6 glazes. I need something that is fairly easy to make as I don't want to have to store large amounts of chemicals. I make sculpture so I dig mattes, textures, and earth tones. I have TONS of recipies (from low-high fire) to share so if anyone is interested in a trade let me know.

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Portland studio..... where to fire?

Jimena — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:35:51 GMT

hi
im a new student at PSU, and I just moved to portand
I have my own pottery wheel at home, but haven't found a place to fire yet.
I was wondering if you know of any studios that offers any program that might work for me
all i'd need is to fire maybe once a month or so, not much, maybe a few
bowls?

or do you have any suggestions for me about studios?
thanks for the help
JImena

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Plastic mats

Melanie — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:19:43 GMT

Hey there everyone!

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good way to protect a floor from the water, etc that splashes about from the wheel sometimes. I'm in the process of setting up my studio at home (finally!) and would like to cover the area where my wheel would be.

Any suggestions would be great!! Thanks!

~Melanie

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Making outside tile

Kate the Great — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:46:06 GMT

Hey there folks!
I want to make some tiles for the outside of my house. I am using a clay body that matures at cone 5 (which is what I will take it to) I am wondering about thickness. What is acceptable for outside. It will be only a small portion of wall so there's no foot traffic. Any other pit falls I should look out for? Also I want to make counter top tiles as well-any thoughts on thickness there?
Slight warping-is it ok or should I reconstitute those?

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pit firing

Kate the Great — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:56:11 GMT

Hey there folks! I am wanting any tips, tricks etc for pit firing. I have done it once with ok results. I did not use terra sig which I think I will try next time. Anyone work with this method? Anyone know of adverse environmental effects from the chemicals burned? Thanks!

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Electric Equipment Powered Alternatively

jolieca1978 — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:52:46 GMT

I would like to convert my small pottery studio into one that's powered by alternative energy sources. I have a small electric kiln and an electric pottery wheel. I only share this space with one other person. Any ideas on what I would neat to outfit this space with? Anyone here done a similar thing with their studio? I live in San Diego...maybe someone here knows of a professional I could consult with?

Thanks a ton!

Jolie

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need to fire some work in LA area help!

Mars — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:48:52 GMT

I have three pieces I need bisque fired in the next few days.....help! I'm in the LA area.
know of anyone who could help me wih this?

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metal coating of ceramic surfaces

davepattison — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 17:24:19 GMT

Wondered if anyone has ever tried this.

I found this site --

http://www.sculptnouveau.com/coatings.html

I think it was pretty interesting - they sell liquid metal coatings for ceramic sculptures along with patinas (can be used with plaster or concrete as well).

I didn't know this was possible - It is apparently durable enough for outside use...

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Please read beautiful Creators!

espsnow — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:52:36 GMT

Hello beautiful potters & souls! I'm a young man on his journey in life. Definatly loving each and every second. I've been staying in Northern Cali living at a mineral springs resort and working there as well. I'm interested in massage therapy, pottery, alternative building, self-sustaining communities, tantra, inner alchemy, chi kung, tai chi, and just being a wandering saint hehe.
My job is running out this weekend and i'm waiting to feel the tug of the flow which way is next. I'm really being drawn to get back into pottery its something I love. I don't know how common it is to have an internship or apprenticeship who knows it may not every happen. But Infinate possibilities right???
I'm asking now for the flow of creation to hook me up with where I need to be next. I would love to work under someone who's likeminded, and and further my own evolution as well as their own. So if you have a place to stay, a position to offer, or wisdom to pass along please do.
I know whatever happening will be for my own good and that of the world, so we'll see.

Thanks for your time, remember
"Argue for your Limitations, and they are yours..." --Richard Bach

Much Love & Light
Everett

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Looking for Glazes

DreamersMuze — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 21:45:21 GMT

I need a copper red oxidation cone 10 glaze... anyone have any ideas? I have found several really nice reduction recipes, but I don't think they'll work in my electric kiln. I'm also looking for a nice royal blue type cone 10 glaze, anyone have a favorite recipe?

Thanks!

~Muze

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Tribe main pic as of Dec 24..... COOL

tattooshaman — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:05:25 GMT

Thanks for putting up the pic of my sculpture. She's done in hi-fire B-mix with a terra-sigilatta finish, raku fired without any smoke reduction. She's about 14 inces from knee to the back of her neck, and sits on the display shelf with her sisters from the same series.

Again, thanks for putting her pic up.

Respect

T

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Finding a reasonably priced electric wheel...

onesleeve — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 01:28:06 GMT

Where and how does one find one? I've been looking around and even on Ebay and the cheapest I've found is for over $400. Can one find one for less than that? Even used, banged up, old... anything but expensive...

Thanks!
Kasia

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Clay workers in L.A.

djlerman — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 19:05:05 GMT

Are there any clay workers in L.A. interested in helping out on a small project. I can pay some.

I brought back a drum from my trip to Turkey and would like to have a copy of it. It is vary simple. I am willing to pay for materials plus your time.

Thanks,
~Donavon

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Bay Area Clay Guilds? I'm part of one but looking for more...

vicki_morawietz — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:56:35 GMT

I'm in San Bruno and am a member of the Orchard Valley Ceramics Guild, which I totally recommend becoming part of. They are really cool, but mostly located in the south bay. I'd like to socialize with more potters in the SF area. Any suggestions?

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Philly Studios?

snarkypants — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:23:57 GMT

Does anyone know where the clay studios in Philly are? I just moved to the city and it's hard for me to get to the burbs (where the few I've found are).

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Have old, dry clay, what should I do?

Demetrie — Mon, 02 May 2005 04:11:59 GMT

Hey Clay Fans, I have a huge amount of clay that was given to me by a friend. The thing is that all of it is dryed up into bricks. I heard that you can soak it and revive it, but when I asked someone at a local studio, they said it wasn't worth the effort, and I should just go ahead and dump it all, because clay is cheap anyway. What should I do, dump it, or try to rewet it? I've only worked with clay that's already nice and moist...straight from the store or the pug. Any advice would be appreciated....

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studio space search

Kaya — Sun, 14 Nov 2004 07:28:01 GMT

I am movin gto Portland soon and am looking for a community pottery studio that has kilns etc. Any ideas?

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Has anyone ever built they're own raku kiln?

sculptresss — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 19:47:49 GMT

If so about how much did that cost?

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potters retreat? (x-posted)

aryana — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:35:50 GMT

hey - I am looking for a place, I know somewhere in california a girl can take a break from the city, and see some nature, and play on a wheel.

Now the question is, where? Know of a place like this? Please let me know....

thanks,
Aryana

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the meaning of it all...

ladysalt — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:25:50 GMT

friends, artists, fellow potters,
sometimes, it all just flows. the creativity is there, it all seems to have a glorious purpose... i am doing what i love! something important! pursuing the too-uncommon dream of making-a-living-through-art...
but handmade pottery and ceramics, be they functional, decorative, religious, meditative, whatever, are no longer the necessity they used to be, here on america's western shore. i look at images and pieces from up to 100 years ago, read of women in modern-day indonesia or africa whose work with clay is a matter of necessity, but also one of artistry, and i cannot help but feel that contextually, my work lacks cultural importance.
how do i rectify it to myself, dayin dayout, that the market for my work is the rich, those with the money for what has become a novelty--the handmade. of course, i produce for my friends, my family, my self, my collective of starvin artists as it were; but there is no niche in which i can make my necessary contribution to the community, live through this, and be assured my place due to the necessity of my skills...
functional pottery is one thing, "art"(with a capital A as my uncle would say...) is yet another. at times, i am inspired by the western-art-tradition-gallery-untouchable thing. needless to say, at others i evade and avoid it and what it offers--an arena in which the creations of my hands can be valued by those in power, can receive accolades for their attractive worthlessness and bought for too much money....
so tell me, friends, why do we do what we do? yes, for the love of it. yes, for the beauty of the works. but how do we justify our works and their place in our wealthy wealthy american society.

i think i do what i do because i hope to transcend that which has been handed down to me, a tradition of pre-fab and few questions asked, few endeavors undertaken. i do it because i am afraid of skills being lost. i do it because without creation on their resume, my hands would be worthless. but everyday that i create, every load that i pull crackling from my kiln, i am still not sure of the meaning of it all...

why do you do what you do?
thanks for reading...
*s*

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plastaline

maryanne — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 01:24:38 GMT

hs anyone worked with it? iI know there is plastialina which i always thought was the same thing but which has more sulphur in it than plastaline. Also is sculpture house the only supply place for it?

while it is a bother to make molds..plastaline molds so much easier and lends itself to very fine detail and of course never dries.

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Pics from my last show

Maqui — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 06:54:54 GMT

I posted some new pictures from my latest show. It was a seven artist show interpreting dreams and our reality. I love the astetics of lighting as well as the shape, color, form our what we see...........feedback?

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New Pics

tattooshaman — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:48:52 GMT

Hi there. I've posted some pics of some of my recent work. I hope you enjoy them.

Peace,

T

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NYC Pottery

Wildblood — Wed, 19 May 2004 17:31:26 GMT

Hey People,

Does anyone know any good pottery studios/ classes in NYC?

I am not really looking for classes per se just dreaming about getting my hands dirty again.

I think there is a place on W19th? Are there any in Brooklyn?
Any advice would be great.

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Make my own Cookie Mold? xposted here n there

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 17:20:27 GMT

I want to make a ceramic cookie mold of my company icon. Has anyone done this or have suggestions about the claybody to use, etc...

Also, anyone ever made chocolate in a clay mold?

A bit esoteric, but thanks for your time...

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fire em up

Maqui — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:39:27 GMT

Hi,
Being newto this.(I think everyone is new to this). I would like to invite you to my wood fire kiln group or even better to my home. I live in New Mexico. I am building a alternative pottery studio. I have built a sand-bag house and the studio is next. This last summer I hosted a 16 day wood kiln workshop and tadah it worked.one 11 on the first try. It took about a cord and a half. I am offering this kiln and my gas, and raku kiln for summer exploration. Campin is available. $20 a day for food. You pay for clay, gas, wood, and a little help with my next project.

Thanks, Maqui

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art-is it theft or borrowing to use a stamp tool w/o permission?

aryana — Fri, 26 Nov 2004 09:43:49 GMT

Hi all, I am a member of a public studio. Today I looked at my neighbors shelf and was SHOCKED! She has taken a stamp of mine (which wasn't even fired!) and made a negative. She is now using that stamp to emboss a high volume of her pottery. I am sooo annoyed! I think she also damaged the tool.

This stamp is for my own original tiles, and I under no circumstances gave her permission. What recourse do I have? I feel so very violated at this I want her not to fire those pieces because she stole my art.

Am I over-reacting? I left her a note, politely said it looked like my sprial design and can she call me. I hope she does - but what do I say? I am concerned that I will not convey myself clearly. She should have asked, she had no right, she should destroy those works.

I know there are times when I and many other people say, oh whatever. I am so tired of doing that! I feel ripped when this happens knowing she will sell my art and I get nothing. I need other people's perspectives...anyone want to give opinion on how to handle this?

The worst part- It was such a simple spiral, and such an easy stamp - why did she have to do that? It makes it worse on me because it feels like it is about the ethics, and I have such concern I am over-reacting.

thanks,
Aryana

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handmade tile

fori — Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:59:36 GMT

hi,

any advice on how to get started making handmade architectural tiles? something like a modern version of the tiles popular during the arts & crafts movement.

i'm interested in trying my hand at both "stamped" and "carved" types of designs.

are there any good books, classes, kits i should find?

and what about kilns - can i use one of those small propane fired models? i know i can't fit much in there, but if i'm willing to just fire a few at a time would it work ok??

thanks in advance-

forte.

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off topic

Sun, 22 Aug 2004 08:55:21 GMT

please read my blog.

http://aonegirlrevolution.blogspot.com/

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Artists/Designers Wanted

Rebekah — Sat, 21 Aug 2004 01:15:02 GMT

Hi everyone, I'm new to this tribe. I am looking to make connections with artists and fashion designers of all types who are already in business for themselves (with their own customers), and can provide samples for us to market with.

We are (quietly) starting the launch of Creative Endeavors Consulting Partners, which has been in development for seven years by Creative Endeavors Consulting Company. Our mission statement:

Creative Endeavors Consulting Partners is comprised of entrepreneurial-minded individuals and partner companies with the vision, problem solving, and experienced leadership ability needed to bring together the worlds of creative and business.

We are looking to form Alliances with artists in various mediums. Their creativity and ours will be utilized in the development of projects and product lines. The type of people we are looking for are clothing and jewelry designers, painters, sculptures, fashion illustrators, entertainers (for special events), photographers (for photo shoots), etc. Right now I am only interested in people/companies in California to ease into things. Later we will expand our search nationwide.

Please understand this is *not* a situation where we take whatever the artist has made and go look for markets to sell it to. We are creating markets, and inviting artists that have aligned with us into deals. Please also understand that we do not want to be the artist's primary form of income, which is why we want to work with already established businesses.

For consideration, please send an email to rp@cecpartners.com with the subject "Artist Search: [fill in what you do]." In the email, please provide your contact info (location!), company info, a website link, bio, and anything you can think of that would help us to decide whether we could work with you.

Lastly, please understand if I can't respond immediately. We know there is a tremendous need in the market for artist representation. I am opening the door just a crack on Tribe to see who is out there. We will be working as fast as we can to sort through emails and get back to people, but it will take some time to get things rolling. Even if we can't use your particular talent right away, we will keep you on file for future consideration, if it makes sense for our needs.

Regards,
Rebekah

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Raku

~Chris~ — Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:54:26 GMT

Has anyone here experimented in Raku firings?

I'm investigating it and would appreciate any tips, insights, etc.

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mold making.

~Chris~ — Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:56:47 GMT

Hi there--

I'm just getting into clay work intensively; my real experience is with super sculpey or having my few pieces to date fired FOR me.

What I'm curious about is mold-making. If I create a piece in sculpey and want to mass-produce it on a limited scale, what is the best approach for making molds? How do you manage cutlines and things?

Does anyone know of any handy books or websites for a rank beginner with ideas?

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Introduction

lulubelle — Sat, 05 Jun 2004 00:41:26 GMT

Hi,
New to the tribe here. I have been working with clay now for about 4 years, mostly figurative sculpture, some abstract work, and a few vessels. I look forward to exchanging ideas and inspiration in this tribe!

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Yep potters

W. — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:44:05 GMT

Being probably the newest here, I figured I'd ask to see if anyone is still paying attention to this room before staking a claim and investing too much. I'm a potter and would be willing to put something into this if I had a notion of there being someone actually there. So...is there even an echo?

I've been trying to force myself to make up prottypes for instruents recently...anybody making anything that makes sound?

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Noguchi

sculptresss — Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:36:51 GMT

Isamu Noguchi and Modern Japanese Ceramics

Through January 11, 2004

"Isamu Noguchi and Modern Japanese Ceramics is a landmark traveling exhibition which premiered at and was organized by the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and is the first major museum presentation of Noguchi's ceramics in the U.S."

If you live in the tristate area or if your in NYC this christmas you should check out the show at the Japan Society
Here is the Link:
http://www.japansociety.org/exhibit/current.cfm

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Send Me Photos

sculptresss — Tue, 28 Oct 2003 15:21:27 GMT

I would like to post some photos of your work. Send them to Heatherbee351@aol.com
or just send me the link to your site.

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hi!

Stephanie — Sat, 27 Sep 2003 15:26:56 GMT

I see there are only 2 of us here but this is an interesting topic.

I took quite a few ceramics classes in college (10 yrs ago) & have been thinking of getting back into it.

Any advice?

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