One of the biggest “draws” to NCECA is the Resource Hall section where there are so many companies selling their latest & greatest pottery gadgets. And what a opportunity with such a captive audience of potters! So many tools, books, glazes, stamps, decals, clays, wheels, kilns and so much more!!!… did I mention tools?!
My main goal was was to purchase some new “bumpers” for my beloved Giffin Grip. They’re kind of worn out from over-use. But who knew that there would be options? Hard to decide… so I got them all. Including the new Flex Slider III which is adjustable to hold non-round pots!!!
And the shopping continued… some free samples, most not-so-free!!!
And could this be the most beautiful wooden rib ever??? Such great woodgrain… who knows, it might not ever touch clay because it’s so beautiful!!!
Gary- are those beveled squares press molds?
Also, who was the vendor for the carved dowel stamps? They really look like they’d be fun to play with!
Thanks!
There’s a great Etsy store with yummy, yummy pottery tools:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/burlchaser
Not sure if you bought that gorgeous rib from the same guy…
Gary – I am brand new to pottery and found your website and love to see your postings each day! (Oh and I live about 2 1/2 hours south of Chicago.) You are an inspiration as your works are beautiful. Can you tell me where I could find the carved roller stamps above? They are so neat.
CHRISTY- Thank you so much! I can’t wait to play with my new texture tools. The rolling textures come from MKM Pottery Tools. http://www.mkmpotterytools.com/handrollers.php
HEY RANDAL – Yes. Those are indeed beveled square & rectangle press molds. And the carved dowel rollers come from MKM Pottery Tools… http://www.mkmpotterytools.com/handrollers.php
Bing. Bing. Bing.
We have a WINNER!!!
My really cool “trophy” rib did in fact come from the same artist. His ribs & knives are gorgeous. And now I know where I can get more when the addiction takes over!!!
Cool tools 🙂
Nice to see that I’m not the only one who spent to much money there 😉 But I think I’m in the lead with my pugger… crackers and water for me for a year 😉