No tree left behind

I believe every tree in Draper City Park was wrapped with lights of every color. Instead of bringing in an evergreen to decorate, they used every deciduous tree they could find. The photo doesn't do it justice but I had to share.

Mug shot!

I had the most difficult time getting a good photo of this very glossy green mug....Shadow Green glaze accented with Iron Red. This photo has the most realistic color rendition so I went with that. I like the shadow and light shimmers even though they may be a bit distracting from the subject matter.

Glaze combos

I have come to the conclusion that a successful glazed pot seems to involve at least three glazes. Even a thin line of an accent glaze along the edge of a rim is enough to make a positive difference in the result. The body of the vase is actually a scrap glaze, the darker brown bands are an iron red glaze and the rest is the result of a dip of Colonial White.

Job completed

Here's my random collection of stoneware pendants. They are fun to make but some are surprisingly time consuming despite their small size. I put a high temperature loop of wire in each piece at the greenware stage. That makes the glazing much easier since an s hook through the loop can be hung on a rod. All high temperature, of course. The drippier crackle glazes require a trivet, however. I hope the recipients enjoy them.

Great day for soup and bowls

The day was cloudy and cold and beginning to drizzle/snow...in other words, a perfect afternoon for soup. All 50 plus (I lost count) soup bowls were purchased and filled with delicious soups that were generously donated by local restaurants and a friend of mine. It was nice to see how happy people were with their pottery purchases and to hear how they were drawn to certain bowls. So does this mean I need to start making bowls for next year? I'll find out soon.

Last of the bowls

Just wanted to post photos of the completed slip-decorated bowls. Some of the dark slip burned away in the cone five firing which I think was a happy accident. Dark slip, white slip, oak leaves and a clear glaze....does it all.

The date has been set

The date for the Draper Senior Center fundraiser is Saturday, November 16 11:00 AM -- 1:00 PM. Purchase a fabulous soup bowl made by members of the Clay Class. Fill and refill the bowl from a variety of hot soups, plus green salad and bread sticks. Keep the fabulous bowl--all for only $10. Such a great deal. All ages welcome and all proceeds support the activities of the center. Here is the address for those Utahns who haven't visited the center yet 1148 East Pioneer Road, Draper Utah 84020. The building is right behind the library, across the road from the IFA store (look for the landmark corn silo) and walking distance from Draper Town Center Trax stop which is the last stop on the Blue Line. Hope to see you there.