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

From a Facebook post by Tony, a former pottery student of mine…
“After all of these years, this beautiful mug designed and made by Gary Jackson, the best pottery teacher ever, gave up the ghost. I will miss him dearly! It’s been a liquid filled 9 years old friend, RIP!”

Followed by a Comment to Tony’s post by another former student of mine, Tracy…
“I agree with best pottery teacher ever. I also bet you could get a replacement.”

So sad to see that gravity has finally gotten hold of Tony’s mug.
And yes, Tracy is correct… broken mugs are easily replaced.

 

Categories: mugs, production, stamped

More stamped cylinders in the works… some may become mugs, and some may not?!

Categories: mugs, soda-fired, stamped

Another stamped & soda-fired mug for another Mugshot Monday.

Categories: mugs

Don’t forget… there’s only TWO DAYS left for my Online Mug Sale.
And there are still a few sweet mugs perfect for your special someone on Valentine’s Day!!! Sale ends Friday at midnight.

Click here to see which mugs are still available on my Facebook pottery page.

Categories: mugs, process, production, stamped

I threw the basic cylinders a bit ago… and finally got around to finishing them. I trimmed and added handles on Saturday, and then did some detailing with colored slips tonight. It has been a fun project… trying out some new shapes for some new mugs. Some of them I’m liking… some loving… and others not so much. I’m always open for opinions, so please add your Comments below. I’m actually thinking I might tackle another batch of new shapes… and force myself to go even further the next time!!!

Categories: art fair, mugs

SORRY – This online sale is now closed.
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Here we go… WANT A HUG?  GIVE A MUG!!!
And the “official” Online Mug Sale begins NOW on Facebook!!!
Just in time to be the perfect gift for your Valentine!

The “official” Photo Album of the ten mugs up for sale today was just published on Facebook. I’m going with one album so as not to flood your News Feed with a post for each individual piece. Please “Share” the album with your friends.

Click HERE to go directly to my Facebook pottery page.

Each mug is $50 which includes shipping & handling. For ease of getting everything out in time for Valentine’s Day, contiguous US please.

Simply find the piece you want on the Facebook Photo Album… not here on the blog! Then add a Facebook Comment on the individual picture in the Photo Album. If you’re the first person to claim it with a simple “MINE. MINE. MINE”… or something similar… you get the mug. It’s first come, first claimed. Be sure to Comment on an individual photo, not the album. If you’re the first person to “claim” a piece, I will try to confirm quickly to send you some final purchasing details.

If you want to see both sides of a mug, scroll down through the blog for more photos of the mugs up for “adoption.” You’ll both sides and some close-up detail shots!

This online sale ends on Friday, February 5th at midnight. That gives me enough time to ship them out so you get them before Valentine’s Day!

 So hurry up… what are you doing here wasting time reading?
Start clicking through the Facebook Photo Album. Snatch ’em up quick!!!
And be sure to “Share” the Facebook post with your friends. Handmade mugs are the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day for that special someone… or better yet… yourself!!!

WANT A HUG?  GIVE A MUG.

Categories: mugs, stamped

Detail shot of Mug J : A preview for TOMORROW’s online mug sale!
Remember, these photos are just to whet your whistle. The actual sale will “go live” on my Facebook pottery page this coming Saturday 1/30 at noon CST. Watch for the “official” Facebook Photo Album. Be the first to Comment on the Photo Album photo to “claim” your mug!!!

Click here to go to my pottery page : Fire When Ready Pottery on Facebook.

Categories: mugs

Don’t forget… an “official” Facebook Photo Album will be posted TOMORROW at Noon CST. Follow on my Fire When Ready Pottery page to see the photos. Be the first to Comment with “Mine. Mine. Mine.” to claim the mug of your dreams. The perfect gift for that Special Someone… or treat yourself. Fewer calories than a box of chocolate!

Categories: mugs, soda-fired, stamped

Detail shot of Mug I : A preview for THIS Saturday’s online mug sale!

Categories: mugs, soda-fired, stamped

Detail shot of Mug H : A preview for TOMORROW’s online mug sale!
Remember, these photos are just to whet your whistle. The actual sale will “go live” on my Facebook pottery page this coming Saturday 1/30 at noon CST. Watch for the “official” Facebook Photo Album. Be the first to Comment on the Photo Album photo to “claim” your mug!!!

Click here to go to my pottery page : Fire When Ready Pottery on Facebook.