tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21998631760170468142024-03-18T21:14:02.520-04:00The Ceramic KnotMelissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.comBlogger495125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-26034473619566801512024-03-18T21:08:00.003-04:002024-03-18T21:08:26.893-04:00Doing Some CarvingIt's been forever since I carved. Did a few this weekend and hit them at the exact right texture.
<br><br>This first one is an is an idea I had for a giant sunflower.
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Some smaller sunflowers
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Amazing job right? Ok I didn't carve this, this is lace. I'm having a lace moment
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-43768500484175120092024-03-14T08:59:00.003-04:002024-03-14T08:59:41.210-04:00Calla Lily Candle HoldersI neglected to post these earlier in the week. I've been spending a lot of time tediously migrating photos off of Google so it feels like I'm spending a lot of time blogging, but in fact I'm not. I have to edit each post by hand. It's not that hard to do the posts with only 1-2 pictures, but all the posts with the kiln results take about 20 minutes each. I'm only in November of 2023, but I will keep trucking along.
In the mean time I made a batch of calla lily candle holders this week. These are one of my favorite things to make and something which I get a ton of people who come into my booth at shows to look at them. I love calla lilies and saw something that inspired me to go make these. While I made a template for these, each one is intentionally unique as I shape it into its own flower.
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-85233313744722589892024-03-11T18:00:00.001-04:002024-03-11T18:00:00.144-04:00Kiln Results 3/7The ginko came out so amazing! The glaze has depth, but somehow still didn't lose the texture. I'm so happy with it. The lavender isn't new, but the shot glasses are. Somehow the lavender always makes me feel somewhat peaceful.
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
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Colors for Earth Bright Violet and Laurel Green<br>
Mayco Lavender Mist x3<br>
2167 Clear
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Colors for Earth Lemon Peal and Laurel Green<br>
Mayco Lavender Mist x3<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Coyote Oatmeal x2
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black UG wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black UG wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black UG wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black UG wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black UG wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black UG wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-67203402355356371172024-03-07T18:00:00.003-05:002024-03-11T08:55:53.668-04:00Kiln Sneak Peak 3/7A more varied kiln this time. Still some leftover crabs, but also a lot of lavender. There is a ginko platter that I"m excited about too.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-10480757348486164732024-03-05T18:00:00.002-05:002024-03-11T08:58:12.845-04:00Calla Lily Not a MenorahI had this idea in my head for a menoray made of calla lillies. I rolled out all the clay, including cutting out the base. Then I went to attatch things and realized - the base was way too small. So now I have a candle holder for skinny candles that is NOT a menorah. I'm going with it because I think it's still really cool looking, but I will need to make this again with a longer base as an actual menorah.
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-58947413585643542272024-03-04T20:43:00.003-05:002024-03-04T21:11:02.770-05:00Kiln Results 3/2 First Kiln of 2024!I can't believe that it's March already. I've made a lot, but this is the first kiln to make it all the way through. It is all crabs! Nothing but crabs. There will be more exciting stuff soon. I did have one crab test in here with blue crabs, but I'm not loving it. The red just pops the way the blue on blue doesn't. <br><br>One other small test in here with diagonal crabs in the trinket dishes. It made it so much easier to glaze, will be doing this again.
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Hot Tamale x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Laguna 60 Mayco Black ug wiped back<br>
Mayco Moody Blues x2<br>
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Light Flux Sweeps<br>
2167 Clear
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-83028634531826454402024-03-02T18:00:00.003-05:002024-03-11T08:59:17.768-04:00Glaze Sneak Peak 3/2This kiln is all crabs. Nothing super exciting, but glad to have some inventory. I do have a couple of blue crab tests in here. We'll see if that becomes a thing or not.
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-75710360857291135612024-02-27T18:00:00.015-05:002024-03-11T08:50:26.034-04:00Glazing, Glazing, GlazingI'm finally getting around to glazing everything I've made in 2024. It's at least 3 kiln loads, but I'm guessing a few things won't fit in that. I started with all things crab. I was watching ClayShareCon on Saturday while doing this and it took me all day. I did all the crab arms and legs first, but in batches. In my day job I spend a lot of time getting teams to break things into smaller batches and to stop starting and start finishing. I'm always looking for ways to apply that to the rest of my life. Since the arms and legs take so long to do I broke it up doin a half a table at a time. Same for when I was glazing. I feel like it made the whole thing go faster.
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Speaking of ClayShareCon, it was amazing. It's hard to pick favorites, but here are a few:<br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-1-sessions/videos/colorful-clay-plants" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Colorful Clay Plants - Michael Harbridge (this one is only available to prime members)</a><br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-1-sessions/videos/claysharecon2024-hydrangea-bluebird-paula-mccoy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hydrangea and Bluebirds - Paula McCoy (also prime only)</a><br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-2-sessions/videos/monoprints-on-clay-and-bisque" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Monoprints and Clay Bisque - Kathy Skaggs</a><br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-3-sessions/videos/decals-can-when-brushes-can-t" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Decals Can When Brushes Can't - Melanie Kaffl</a><br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-4-sessions/videos/making-a-one-piece-travel-mug-with-a-handbuilding-jig" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Making a One-Piece Travel Mug with a Handbuilding Jig - Alex Mente</a><br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-4-sessions/videos/scoops-spoons-and-square-stacking-bowls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Scoops, Spoons and Square Stacking Bowls - Debbie DelaCruz</a><br>
<a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-4-sessions/videos/pattern-placement-for-shaping" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pattern Placement for Shaping - Annie Crietzberg</a><br>
Honorable mention - the reveal of the new <a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-2-sessions/videos/mayco-s-2024-stoneware-glazes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2024 Mayco Glazes</a>. I can't wait for them to be available in March. I think that Purple Aster is going to be a new favorite of mine. I already love Lavender Mist, adding blue crystals can only make it better. I'm also intrigued by the engobes. Not sure how they'll play into my work, but we'll see. Another to the <a href="https://www.clayshare.com/claysharecon-2024-day-4-sessions/videos/raku-firing-vertical-shapes-in-an-electric-kiln" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Raku Firing</a> of leaves with Michael Harbridge.<br><br>
I feel like I bought less than I have in years past now that I have a a lot of things already, but still will have a few new toys in the near future. The discounts last week were amazing.
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This worked up really quick while I was travelling last week. I definitely was getting looks as I was trying to sew it together in the Delta lounge late Thursday night. I have been travelling so much for work that I have barely touched clay. I have been watching a ton of videos though so I have all these ideas for when I have time this weekend. I also have 3 kilns worth of bisque to glaze, but I'm itching to make more vs glaze<br><br>
Also <a href="https://claysharecon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ClayShareCon</a> is this week so I know I'm going to have more ideas soon.
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sk - skip<br>
hdc - half double crochet<br>
sl st - slip stitch<br><br>
Back panel<br><br>
Cast on 81<br>
Row 1: sc in the second stitch from the hook, sc, *Ch 4, sk next 4 chs, sc in each of the next 2 ch. Repeat from * across.<br>
Row 2: ch 3, sk 1 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch4sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 1 sc, 1 hdc in the last sc.<br>
Row 3: ch 5, sk 2 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 space. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch2sp. Repeat from * across to the last 3 hdc. Ch 2, sk 2 hdc, 1 hdc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 4: ch 4, 2 hdc in ch2sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch 4 sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 2 sc, 2 hdc in the last ch2sp, ch 1, 1 hdc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 5: ch 1, 1 sc in the first hdc and 1 sc in the next ch 1 sp. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * across to the last 5 hdc. Ch 4, sk 2 hdc, 1 sc in the next ch 1 sp and 1 sc in the last hdc.<br>
Repeat rows 2-5 until you reach your desired length. I liked the look better ending on a row 2/4 vs a 1/4. I have about 50 rows<br><br>
Side panels - make 2<br><br>
Cast on 41<br>
Row 1: sc in the second stitch from the hook, sc, *Ch 4, sk next 4 chs, sc in each of the next 2 ch. Repeat from * across.<br>
Row 2: ch 3, sk 1 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch4sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 1 sc, 1 hdc in the last sc.<br>
Row 3: ch 5, sk 2 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 space. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch2sp. Repeat from * across to the last 3 hdc. Ch 2, sk 2 hdc, 1 hdc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 4: ch 4, 2 hdc in ch2sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch 4 sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 2 sc, 2 hdc in the last ch2sp, ch 1, 1 hdc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 5: ch 1, 1 sc in the first hdc and 1 sc in the next ch 1 sp. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * across to the last 5 hdc. Ch 4, sk 2 hdc, 1 sc in the next ch 1 sp and 1 sc in the last hdc.<br>
Repeat rows 2-5 until you reach your desired length. These need to be the same length as the back panel<br><br>
Sew the front panels to the back panel leaving about 7 inches for the arms.<br><br>
Sleeves<br><br>
Row 1: ch 3, sk 1 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch4sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 1 sc, sl st to join. I picked up 10 of the 2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc<br>
Row 2: ch 5, sk 2 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 space. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch2sp. Repeat from * across to the last 3 hdc. Ch 2, sk 2 hdc, sl st to join.<br>
Row 3: repeat row 1<br>
Row 4: repeat row 2<br>
Row 5: repeat row 1<br>
Row 6: repeat row 2<br>
Row 7: repeat row 1<br>
Row 8: repeat row 2<br>
Row 9: repeat row 1, but don't do the last 2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc - so you should have 9 instead of 10.
Row 10: repeat row 2<br>
Row 11: repeat row 1<br>
Row 12: repeat row 2<br>
Row 13: repeat row 9 - you should end up with 8 now<br>
Row 14: repeat row 2<br>
Row 15: repeat row 1<br>
Row 16: repeat row 2<br>
Row 17: repeat row 1<br><br>
You can adjust this to your desired length for your sleeves, I have kind of short arms and I made this on the short side. I like the look better ending on a row 1.<br><br>
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Turn the sweater right side out. Lay it flat in front of you and start at the bottom right corner.<br>
Row 1: ch 3, (hdc, hdc) into the same space, *sk to the next chain space, 3 hdc. Repeat from * up the right side across the back, and down the left side, hdc in the last stitch. <br><br>
Repeat row 1 for 9 rows or until you have your desired colar. I really like the thick colar on this one.
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Pockets - make 2<br>
Cast on 11<br>
Row 1: sc in the second stitch from the hook, sc, *Ch 4, sk next 4 chs, sc in each of the next 2 ch. Repeat from * across.<br>
Row 2: ch 3, sk 1 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch4sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 1 sc, 1 hdc in the last sc.<br>
Row 3: ch 5, sk 2 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 space. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch2sp. Repeat from * across to the last 3 hdc. Ch 2, sk 2 hdc, 1 hdc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 4: ch 4, 2 hdc in ch2sp. *Sk 2 sc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next ch 4 sp. Repeat from * across to the last 2 sc. Sk 2 sc, 2 hdc in the last ch2sp, ch 1, 1 hdc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 5: ch 1, 1 sc in the first hdc and 1 sc in the next ch 1 sp. *Ch 4, sk 4 hdc, 2 sc in the next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * across to the last 5 hdc. Ch 4, sk 2 hdc, 1 sc in the next ch 1 sp and 1 sc in the last hdc.<br>
Row 6: repeat row 2<br>
Row 7: repeat row 3<br>
Row 8: repeat row 4<br>
Row 9: repeat row 5<br>
Row 10: repeat row 2<br>
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Sew on the pockets onto the front panels. I did these 2 inches from the bottom and an inch back from where the colar starts.
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I made this one first. It is the same top as a mug that I tried out from a class I took recently. I think the bottom this one is both too tall and too straight. I feel like asthetically the two pieces don't go together well. I carved in the lavender on the bottom and that actually helped make it more cohesive.
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Initially I thought the problem was that the bottom was too tall for the top. It wasn't until later that I realized that there was a shape issue. When I realized the shape issue I flared out the bottom. Instead of carving this one my plan is to make the bottom a solid color (Lavender Mist) and see if that balances it out. More on this concept to come.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-74835385127994359392024-02-10T10:00:00.006-05:002024-02-29T08:40:49.452-05:00Dill EarringsI had forgotten about this jewelry until I was cleaning up. I made it back in December, but needed to add the neclace and earring hardware. The picture is a bit messy, but I love how the actual pieces turned out.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-18995914894394938592024-02-08T18:00:00.003-05:002024-02-29T08:41:19.151-05:00Texture Shot GlassesI mentioned earlier in the week the class that I have been taking. There's been a lot of focus on texture in that class. In the class we were shown how the texture can just be joined together. I'm finding that in my work I either don't want a seam at all (like in the lavender earlier this week) or I want to accentuate the seam like I've done here. I'm learning a lot, but also finding my style. January was a really busy month for work so I'm really behind on the class, but finding time to catch up and experiment now.
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I've been taking a virtual cups class in January and got this cute little shot glass template from it. It's the reverse of most shot glasses since it has a larger base, but I think it's going to be really sweet. With the lavender on it I think it could also be a really sweet tiny bud vase.
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Also from the cups class comes this new truncated cone mug shape. I only made a couple because I'm worried its a little tippy. Going to see how the finished product comes out and decide whether I modify it any. I have an idea for a wine/drink cup that has this shape on the top and then a cone bottom. I'm experimenting now to get the right shape.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-55346375681384018382024-02-05T18:00:00.003-05:002024-02-29T08:44:05.073-05:00Ginko TrayWhen I was dropping items off last fall at the Carrol County Gallery of Gifts I picked up a handful of ginko leaves. Literally picked them up off the ground. We don't have any ginko near me that I'm aware of, but the street there was lined with them. I put them in a baggy in the fridge when I got home intending to use them "soon."
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Well, time got away from me. This weekend when I pulled the leaves out they had dried out. Still usable, but now one time use vs being able to use them again. The leaves provided a nice texture, but were not easy to get off the platter. I ended up using tweezers and still didn't get all the pieces off. They will burn off in the bisque kiln.
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I'm still thinking on how to glaze this. I think I want the leaves to be the golden color from when they fall, but I don't think I have a glaze that's that color golden that will keep the fine line detail from the leaf texture. Maybe I'll go opposite and leave the leaves and do the gold around. Any suggestions?
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I made all of these into vases by cutting a bottom and adding it on. I'll get fancier as I experiment more.
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This reminds me of the symbol from the TV show Charmed, but I think it will make a really cool bud vase.
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This die is like a giant noodle. I think it's going to look awesome with a glaze that breaks. <br><br>
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This one came out with some personality<br><br>
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There's something about a hexagon. I think this shape might make a really nice size mug.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-91432526899520964812024-01-30T18:00:00.003-05:002024-02-29T08:47:24.835-05:00New ExtruderI bought myself an extruder for the holidays. Just got it mounted. Craig decided it needed to be mounted to a board then to the wall so that it was attached to two studs. It might be overkill or it might be saving the walls. I went with one from <a href="https://www.theceramicshop.com/product/36554/steel-pottery-clay-extruder/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Steel Potter at The Ceramic Shop</a>. It's not well known, but I was obsessed with their dies.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-26561950976401211962024-01-29T20:35:00.001-05:002024-01-29T20:35:09.307-05:00Google Images is giving me headachesSo I started down the path last week with the work around for all my images. I didn't realize that it was "working" because I'm logged into Google. So if you're logged into Google on your browser then rainbows and butterflies - all the images work for 2023 (that's as far as I got). However, if you don't have a google account or aren't logged in, then you're not seeing anything. Google still has the issue assigned and hasn't said they aren't going to fix it yet, but I am wondering at this point if they will. They haven't posted anything since 2 days after it happened even though more people post about having the issue each day. For them this isn't a big deal, but for small business it's huge. <br><br>sighMelissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-32420851122537010442024-01-27T10:00:00.003-05:002024-02-29T08:48:13.540-05:00New Crab Bowl ShapeI love the bowls that I make and how big they are, but they don't stack very well. I wanted to play with some stackable bowls. I made 4 blank and 4 crab. This is the last crab one I made that I feel like came out the best. I've gotten really good at mug shapes, but definitely struggle more with bowls. This one is interesting because the diameter of the top and bottom are much different. I still have to clean up the rim once it's leather hard.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-63033719317889609512024-01-25T18:00:00.003-05:002024-02-29T08:48:59.692-05:00New Flat Vase FormsI bought a set of <a href="https://learnfiredarts.com/shop/ols/products/flat-vase-clay-puzzling-molds-3-options" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">these molds</a> for myself over the holidays. There's no texture on them now because I want to play with glaze techniques later. These two vases are the small and the medium, haven't had a chance to make the large yet. <br><br>I feel like I'm getting better at smoothing the clay in the puzzling molds.
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<br/><br/>Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-86791021661271477642024-01-23T18:00:00.004-05:002024-02-29T08:49:43.256-05:00Up Up and AwayI got these balloon stamps not too long after my hot air balloon ride. This fall was such a whirlwind that I didn't get a chance to use them. I wanted to make them a bit 3D. I'm hoping the baloons really pop with the glaze. <br><br>
Making my way through all the blog posts. I've got a routine down to fix all the pages, but there are just so many that it takes a long time. I am going to cry if Google breaks this too at some point. I'm travelling for work for the next few days so my progress will likely slow.
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Melissa Oberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042671085139984441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199863176017046814.post-31231633334689529882024-01-22T09:16:00.004-05:002024-02-29T08:50:26.524-05:00Tree of Life New Texture & Broken Images UpdateI found a feasible work around for the broken images where I don't have to migrate everything. I'm hoping that Google won't break this as well, but they've been rather close lipped about it so who knows. The process isn't hard this way - copy the code, paste into word, find and replace, copy, paste back, and then publish. I fixed all the glaze pages this morning. The blog pages will take more time, I have almost 500 blog posts - how did that happen?! <br><br>
When I was looking at the reindeer mold this tree popped up and I wanted to try it out. What I coudln't see in the picture on Amazon is that there are non-colored dots outside of the tree. I'm also not sure if the texture is deep enough. It doesn't help that I over corn starched a bit. I will keep you posted how this comes out (if it comes out).
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