Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: food, friends, holiday

Just two of the special treats we made last Sunday at MAURIE’S SUGAR SHOPPE for their “Monster Mash” even this Thursday night! So much fun playing with candy making festive treats… could be part of my new “edible” Ghouls Collection? Ha!!! Thanks to Keith & Julie for giving me a Golden Ticket to get into the candy factory!!!

Categories: food, friends, holiday

A special event like Maurie’s “MONSTER MASH” requires special treats, right?! So on Sunday we got together in the candy shop to make some Halloween magic! You know I love making my own Ghouls Collection… but this is the first time I got to make them with chocolates, marshmallows & candies!… FRANKENPOPS!!!

If you’re anywhere near Eureka, Illinois this Thursday night from 5:00-8:00pm, be sure to swing by MAURIE’S SUGAR SHOPPE for some special Halloween Treats… and the BEST caramel apples anywhere!!!

Categories: food, holiday

Yummy sweets just in time for Halloween at MAURIE’S SUGAR SHOPPE in Eureka! Just a few of the yummies we made for their “Monster Mash” event this Thursday night in Eureka!!! Sure they’ve always got homemade fudge, caramel apples, cotton candy, slushies, vintage candies & caramel corn… but for Thursday night they’ll also have popcorn balls, cake pops & more festive surprises!!!

Categories: color, food, holiday, textures

I’m a firm believer that generally gourds are cooler than pumpkins!
Great colors combinations, funky textures, groovy shapes & squiggly stems… even better when gathered & displayed in a handmade stamped bowl!!!

Categories: holiday, seasons

Looks like some new GHOULS made it down to Orlando, Florida… and quickly joined the festive family! Including one of the retired & much-coveted Mummies!!! Thanks for sharing your Ghouls Collection with us Anna!

Categories: holiday, terra cotta, The Ghouls Collection

The last of the walking dead… Every year I make a Limited Edition of 40 of a new character to add to The Ghouls Collection. Many people have collected the full series over the years… while others have chosen just their favorites. Well here’s a quick heads-up… THIS is the very last of the Zombies!!!

And he’ll be available only to the first person who clicks through the “official” Photo Album only on my Fire When Ready Pottery Facebook page and puts a comment of “MINE” on this photo! Click fast before he disappears, but not here… only on the “official” Photo Album that goes live at 6:00pm CST.

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Categories: holiday, terra cotta, The Ghouls Collection

Looking for a pumpkin that the squirrels won’t eat through?!
Well these little guys would break their teeth!

Not as large as a full pumpkin, but these cuties will bring a smile to your face all season! The are the last four of the larger pumpkins… all going up for sale in a newly revised “official” Facebook Photo Album to shop from at 6:00pm CST today… so don’t try now! There are more of other characters too… while sadly some creatures have sold out and have now been “retired” forever!

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Categories: friends, holiday, terra cotta, The Ghouls Collection

My friend Tracy has created the first-ever GHOUL-A-GO-ROUND!!!
With her Halloween collection of Ghouls finding a place of honor on a lazy-susan on her kitchen table! That way, everyone gets to give ’em a spin!!!

Categories: holiday, terra cotta, The Ghouls Collection

Just in case you missed it the first time… I will be posting a new “official” Photo Album only on my Facebook page for another chance to purchase some Halloween Ghouls in time for the season! The new Photo Album will feature the pieces still available… while quantities are low on a few of the Limited Edition pieces! The Photo Album for shopping will go “live” at 6:00pm CST tonight on my Facebook page. Set a timer now so you don’t forget!!!

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Categories: holiday, terra cotta, The Ghouls Collection

The Ghouls Collection is “attacking” across the country!!!

Noah received his black-widow spider way out in Portland.
And that look either says “This is way too cool to smile”…
or more likely… “Why is there just ONE?”

If you want to add to your Ghouls Collection… or better yet send one to a friend… the remaining Ghouls will go up for sale in a new Facebook Photo Album today at 6:00pm CST. We’re running low on many of the Limited Edition Ghouls… so set a reminder for 6:00pm … and then go over to my Fire When Ready Pottery Facebook page at 6:00pm today!