Go figure!!

Ok, yesterday the sky opened and I thought we were set for a bunch of nasty weather.  Today, it's all blue sky and boofy clouds.  You know, the happy clouds.

So, I got stuff done.  I'd been wanting to try "chattering".  Previous attempts were not very chattery.  But, today was the day.  So, here are my efforts of today.

Bisque - ing Blackhawks

Got a special order from a special friend.  He's a Chicago Blackhawks fan, and he wants some beer mugs with their logo.  So, I made a stamp of the logo, and fired it.

Which broke after 3 uses, but by golly, it didn't stop me!!  I got 3 more good stamps out of it, and could probably do more!

So here's the lineup...

They'll soon be bisqued, then glazed and fired again.  Just gotta make sure I have a full kiln, don'tcha know!  

A Hitch in my Get-along...

I made a promise to myself to post more.  Between computer, tablet, and smartphone, seems like I could spend all day just surfing.  (ok, I know, I'm a closet geek too)

The kiln was unloaded and I haven't posted any pics!!  The last week I haven't gotten out to my wheel, and I feel like I got a hitch in my get-along!!  Sigh.....

Instead, I've been navigating the jungle of stuff to get an Etsy shop, take pics, figure out shipping (aarrgghh!!!), and write descriptions.
(If you're interested, https://www.etsy.com/shop/Crestviewcreative)
Oh yeah, organize my pots so I know where everything is IF someone buys something.  I haven't even gotten around to getting boxes, peanuts, and such.  I really need minions.

See, I'm getting at an 'ahem' age where doing all the Farmer's Markets 3-4 times a week from May to November is a bit much.  So, how else to see my work?  Etsy.  Or shlep it around to local galleries, etc.  Probably a combination of the lot.  Anyway, just so you know I have been up to something, here's a few pics...

My Dragon Teapot

Kitty Mugs

Garlic Keeper

Honey Pot

Mongo Mug...  holds 28 oz!  That's a lotta beer!

Heart bowl

Owl Mugs

Candle holder/Luminary

There is more, but I have more pictures to take and my darned camera battery is dead...again!  Oy!

OMG!!! There be DRAGONS!!

Well, got my dragon out of the kiln, and he looks pretty good.

HOWEVER...

I saw this baby and my jaw dropped..  Check it out!!~

http://www.steampunktendencies.com/post/112690963709/handmade-steampunk-dragon-tea-pot-by-laughing

Teapots and dragons

Been up to no good, as usual.  And, to my "tender sensibilities", it has been darn cold!  I know, nothing like most of the country,  but still...... ("whine").


The local pottery store, Alpha Fired Arts, is having a Teapot Show.  Since I just threw a couple of teapots (my very first, thank you very much!)I thought I'd enter.  But they are small and non-descript.  Then, I was thinking of the Dragon Teapot I made a couple years ago.  Heck, I could just whip out another!!

Ha.  Here are a few pics in progress

 

Still a lot of work to do, but he's coming along.  He's kinda goofy looking, I'm thinking of calling him Spud.  Whadda ya think?

Kiln opening!

Yay!  Always so exciting when those last few degrees slip away and I can finally unload the Beast.  I really gotta come with a better name for my kiln...Bertha?   Nawww....
So, here's a shot.

Now to sand bottoms, add to inventory, photograph, price, and pack.  Whew!

And, start all over again!!!

I'm not a football fan, really!!

Ok, so the Seahawks lost.  When I first started cheering for the 'Hawks, they'd only been around for a couple of years.  (1980). Then, for many years, they were a bit of a joke.  But, I still cheered them on.  So, the past 2 years have been like a dream!!  They have an awesome team, a seasoned coach, and a city rabid for a win.  What else could you want??
Last year was a dream come true.  This year?  Well, the last 2 minutes, a rollercoaster.  But we have next year, Superbowl 50, in Santa Clara(tbd).  May the best team win!