#whatidoforaliving

[mikepots83]

I bought this kiln back in 2000 when i needed a larger kiln. I had never expected i'd not be able to reach the bottom....loading glaze tests for my project with Ceramic Materials Workshop taught by Rose and Matt Katz. . . . #potterslife #potterystudio #kiln #ceramics #glazetesting #whatidoforaliving #selfemployed #short #shortpeopleproblems #gertonstrong #wncmountains #upperhickorynutgorge #gerton #ilovemyjob #ceramicmaterialsworkshop (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4kac0DFme/?igshid=334jt5n6trsi

[mikepots83]

These Plate Pouches are so worth the expense because they make packing my work soooo efficient! #packingpottery #wrapping #foam #ceramics #pottery #nccaf #artfestival #ashevilleartist #Asheville #efficiency #timesaver #whatidoforaliving #maker #gettingready #buylocal (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAl0cugmUy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uf98ms0lwj00

[mikepots83]

Busy day today. Waiting for these to dry enough so I can trim them. #trumpetvase #midcenturymodern #midcenturyinspired #vases #pottery #ceramics #wheelthrown #handmade #maker #whatidoforaliving #selfemployed #ilovewhatido (at Gerton, North Carolina)

[mikepots83]

Color tests complete for this batch. All Mason stains, From left to right- 6274 Nickel Silicate, 6404 Vanadium, 6450 Praaeodymium. I will increase the percentage a bit to see if I can get a deeper color in the Nickel and Praseo. Not sure if the Praseo I is burned out in this glaze or if this is how it's supposed to look. Looking forward to working further with these colors! I have three other Mason yellow stains to try. #excited #glazemaking #glazetest #color #alwayslooking #maker #experiment #whatidoforaliving #potter #handmade

[mikepots83]

Inscribing numbers on my 'price tags' . I rolled out a thin slab of clay, covered it in terra sigillata, burnished the surface, cut the slab up and now scratching in numbers. They'll be bisqued then put in the glaze firing. The terra sigillata gets even shinier at cone 4. . . . #makersgonnamake #maker #selfemployed #whatidoforaliving #terrasigillata #burnished #pricetag #ceramics #clay #pottery #inscription #intaglio (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UfkyEAglW/?igshid=15caz4v1hfjw6

[changoblanco]

A compressed version of the steps to building a set for Nancy Drew. swipe for each #nancydrew #somanypeopletothank #whatidoforaliving #artdepartment #starttofinish #setdesign #productiondesign #artdirection #construction #setdecoration #scenicpainters #behindthescenes #cbs #fakeempire @cw_nancydrew @fakeempireteam https://www.instagram.com/p/B4P94CZh1fH/?igshid=p0vt35gdmz1e

[mikepots83]

Finally trimmed these. As much as I love making the more complex forms I hesitate to make many because of the time involved in throwing, slowly drying to prevent warping, then the trimming and another slow dry to prevent warping. #potterslife #whatidoforaliving #midcenturymodern #midcenturyinspired #midcentury #wheelthrown #pottery #ceramics #midrange #vases #redclay #earthenware #maker #form #shape #bauhaus #geometric #geometricart #midcenturyceramics #midcenturypottery #inspired #asheville (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVMtXnA90h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gekvt4eich3l

[mikepots83]

I have my own business card holders that I use at shows and galleries for, of course, my business cards. I'm often asked if I sell business card holders and I had to say, 'no'. No longer need to say that word. This is the first batch of card holders. Going into the kiln right now, will be glazed Wednesday. #maker #potter #whatidoforaliving #greenware #businesscardholder #handmade #slabbuilt #texture #pattern #handbuilt #ashevilleartist #ashevillepottery #pottery #ceramic #ceramicart #clayart #clay #buylocal (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRUTxAAvxx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rm260z7jq6qp