Oh pine tree, oh pine tree, you’re a noble twig!
Christmas is now over and it is that strange time between it and when the tree comes down where it stands in the corner of the room, and seems to know it’s End is Nigh.
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Unusual Blue & Pink Seahorse Found off the Coast of Canada
An unusual seahorse has been discovered on the East Coast of Canada. This seahorse had colourings of pink and blue …
Bowling on the Pottery Wheel
This week, watch the Alchemist in action, throwing and trimming a bowl! I am currently working on replacing the dishes at home and am about to glaze my set of bowls.
Throwing on the Wheel & Vase Named
Watch The Alchemist throw a round vase with a flared top on the pottery wheel and see the finished raku fired vase!
Going Up?
Interested in seeing a potter in action, creating a vase on the wheel? In this video I spin the clay around, kind of like a record, and create a beautiful vase for a raku firing.
Don’t Watch this Video if You Get Dizzy Easily
Check out our first video throwing a raku pottery vase on the pottery wheel.
3 Magical Effects of Raku
One of the things that I love about pottery is the magic of raku. It is a real game changer. The kinds of effects you can get from this process are unlike those you can get from conventional firing techniques.
Oh Christmas Tree!
This Fall, I decided to challenge myself and make all of the ornaments for my tree. All of the bulbs on the tree were thrown on a potter’s wheel by hand and treated to some special glazes.