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  1. In Topic: Non-functional Pottery at shows - how to get the point across?

    Posted 21 May 2013

    View Postcstovin, on 21 May 2013 - 01:02 AM, said:

    Hi all, I am still refining my display as each show passes, but it is a work in progress and is coming along nicely. I do mostly Raku and Horse Hair pottery - items that are non-functional for the most part, and items that perhaps not everyone understands. Oddly enough, some of my venues are at high ranking horse shows (thus custom horse hair work) but I am noticing a lot of people either:

    1) do not know what horse hair pottery is (Raku as well)
    2) are confused by it
    3) don't know what to think about it

    I have made short 1/2 page informational blurbs to explain what each one (the horse hair and raku) are; but no one reads them

    I have tried making a very short pictorial "story board" of what the horse hair is, and no one reads that



    So - my question is - for those of you that display and sell more non-functional/art work - how do you display your work so people understand what it is, are not confused by it, and are attracted to it?

    Any ideas?

    Charlene


    With these days of technology have you ever considered a utube presentation on an ipad or a laptop. Use extended batteries or plug in in indoor shows. A thought.

  2. In Topic: perceived value of a piece

    Posted 20 May 2013

    View Postclay lover, on 20 May 2013 - 07:09 PM, said:

    Another thread got me thinking, perceived value is what a customer considers when they look at a piece and decide to buy it or not. Many of us do shows where we offer basic ,stock : easy to make-easy to sell pieces.

    What is you favorite way to increase percieved value without increasing the time it takes you to make the ppiece to a point whaere you can't get your $ equivalent to the time you spent making the piece?

    I use stamping and simply carving.


    I think for me it is often the old idiom "the devil is in the details". I will often try to find a very easy way to add an extreme amount of detail that shows on close attention. This might be the use of a textured piece of plywood, modeling paste that is stamped. carved and highly detailed to roll slabs on to, don't stop there, cut the plywood apart, and get rid of some pieces, roll the slab larger and you have paneled surfaces for slab construction. Another simple detail is an incised line for a piece of grass, or border-instead of incising it, I roll it on with an old adding machine piece. the series of numbers in the line show through stains and thin glaze techniques. Adding detail rewards those that look closer, often making the sale.

  3. In Topic: Hot item at today's show.......

    Posted 20 May 2013

    View PostOffCenter, on 20 May 2013 - 02:13 PM, said:

    View PostPres, on 20 May 2013 - 02:21 PM, said:

    View PostOffCenter, on 20 May 2013 - 08:12 AM, said:

    View PostPres, on 19 May 2013 - 10:37 PM, said:

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    View PostKohaku, on 18 May 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

    Today I had five people ask for 'honey pots'.

    Ignoring the obvious smart-arse potential, I figured out that they meant 'medium sized jars with an aperture in the lid'.

    I had none. Nor do I plan to make any. Oh well...


    Many years ago when I was still doing shows, I had several queries about honey jars. After listening for a few years, and also having a request for a gift for a local guy that had bees, I made some. Many of the comments would mention that they would misplace the spoon/dauber or that they used them on the porch and bees or ants would be attracted even when the lid was on. I made some with these thoughts in mind, and sold great numbers of them. Over the years they have changed, but this example is one of the first years-a reject.

    Attachment honeyJar.jpg


    The newer jars, last two years, have a thrown hollow bulb on the end instead of the reversed handle shape. I then cut part of the bulb so that it becomes a spoon. Works a little better.


    I never thought of making a spoon that way. Got a picture?

    Jim


    Sorry Jim, I don't off hand. However, consider throwing a tall thin goblet/chalice them, and instead of flaring the end, bulb it closing in completely. Then if you cut of one side of the bulb @1/3 of it you have a spoon for the honey. Some of these I have done to the opposite side of the opening, and put 1/4" hole to allow drizzling of the honey.


    I will try that. Thanks very much for the tip.

    Jim


    You are welcome. I'll be in the studio this week, I'll try to do a few honey jars to show you.

  4. In Topic: Hot item at today's show.......

    Posted 20 May 2013

    View PostOffCenter, on 20 May 2013 - 08:12 AM, said:

    View PostPres, on 19 May 2013 - 10:37 PM, said:

    View PostPres, on 19 May 2013 - 10:07 AM, said:

    View PostKohaku, on 18 May 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

    Today I had five people ask for 'honey pots'.

    Ignoring the obvious smart-arse potential, I figured out that they meant 'medium sized jars with an aperture in the lid'.

    I had none. Nor do I plan to make any. Oh well...


    Many years ago when I was still doing shows, I had several queries about honey jars. After listening for a few years, and also having a request for a gift for a local guy that had bees, I made some. Many of the comments would mention that they would misplace the spoon/dauber or that they used them on the porch and bees or ants would be attracted even when the lid was on. I made some with these thoughts in mind, and sold great numbers of them. Over the years they have changed, but this example is one of the first years-a reject.

    honeyJar.jpg


    The newer jars, last two years, have a thrown hollow bulb on the end instead of the reversed handle shape. I then cut part of the bulb so that it becomes a spoon. Works a little better.


    I never thought of making a spoon that way. Got a picture?

    Jim


    Sorry Jim, I don't off hand. However, consider throwing a tall thin goblet/chalice them, and instead of flaring the end, bulb it closing in completely. Then if you cut of one side of the bulb @1/3 of it you have a spoon for the honey. Some of these I have done to the opposite side of the opening, and put 1/4" hole to allow drizzling of the honey.

  5. In Topic: Hot item at today's show.......

    Posted 19 May 2013

    View PostPres, on 19 May 2013 - 10:07 AM, said:

    View PostKohaku, on 18 May 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

    Today I had five people ask for 'honey pots'.

    Ignoring the obvious smart-arse potential, I figured out that they meant 'medium sized jars with an aperture in the lid'.

    I had none. Nor do I plan to make any. Oh well...


    Many years ago when I was still doing shows, I had several queries about honey jars. After listening for a few years, and also having a request for a gift for a local guy that had bees, I made some. Many of the comments would mention that they would misplace the spoon/dauber or that they used them on the porch and bees or ants would be attracted even when the lid was on. I made some with these thoughts in mind, and sold great numbers of them. Over the years they have changed, but this example is one of the first years-a reject.

    honeyJar.jpg


    The newer jars, last two years, have a thrown hollow bulb on the end instead of the reversed handle shape. I then cut part of the bulb so that it becomes a spoon. Works a little better.

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Age:
63 years old
Birthday:
August 20, 1949
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Location:
Central, PA
Interests:
Camping, kayaking, family, travel, Art in general. I have a small studio in my garage. Two electric kilns, two wheels, wedging table etc. I am primarily interested in cone 6 Ox. but like to see what is going on at all ranges. Read about ceramics voraciously and love the feel of the clay and throwing. Have to admit that my greatest joy is in the making, not the glazing. That said I do mix my own glazes, some of my own formulas, some borrowed. Retired from teaching art, last year after 36 years, taught ceramics 34 of those years.

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    TJR Icon

    17 May 2013 - 09:37
    Pres;
    The only way I can get those emoticons to work, is to drag and drop them.
    Tom.
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    Marcia Selsor Icon

    31 Jan 2013 - 11:15
    Teaching is a great service job and can be very rewarding. Glitches can be working conditions, administration, etc.
    But there are great rewards.
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    TJR Icon

    31 Dec 2012 - 18:37
    Pres; I wanted to thank you for your articulate and thoughtful response to the person asking about layered glazing. I really thought I was helping out here. Guess not! Tom.[TJR]
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    JBaymore Icon

    18 Dec 2012 - 14:35
    Pres,
    I sent an email to your address listed here.
    best,
    .............john
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    TJR Icon

    23 Oct 2012 - 09:13
    Pres;Thank-you for your kind thoughts. I always think of you as a soul brother on the blog, as we are in a similar situation. I am looking at the end of a great career.Two years.Tom
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    TJR Icon

    19 Jun 2012 - 09:18
    Pres;
    If you decide to head north to Canada, come and see me. I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba. North of Minnesota. Still teaching high school art. Two more years. Tom
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    Idaho Potter Icon

    18 Apr 2012 - 18:54
    Pres, after reading your comment on pugmills, came here to say I think we have a lot in common (I'm a little older than you) in that I love making pots (wheel thrown or handbuilt)but do a crappy job of glazing except in Raku. Like your posts.
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    TJR Icon

    29 Feb 2012 - 12:53
    Pres; I have been thinking about you lately. Had the big talk with my wife about retiring and making pots. We can't afford it. Got to hang in there for another two years teaching high school art. Built the studio at home. Too tired to use it. Take care, Tom
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    Alagria Icon

    21 Dec 2011 - 16:25
    Hi Pres, happy to meet you and v. impressed with images of your studio space. In a hurry just now, but will spend time visiting your blog later. Living in Australia in the mountains, I have only recently commenced my practice. What a journey! I made a beautiful shape and then spoiled it my scraping a hole through the wall. I've spend days trying to repair it.I learned a good lesson...
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