Comments for Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery

Comment on Sticky Business by Robert Young

Robert Young — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:49:44 +0000

Those shirt stamps are great!

Comment on Class Demo Plates… Now Stamped With Patterns by Gary

Gary — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:28:58 +0000

I typically wait until the “shine” and stickiness is gone before I stamp. I tell my students it’s before I trim… so a little softer than a good leather-hard. Sometimes I rush the process and end up not being happy as the stamp gets sticky and the impression isn’t as crisp & clean. But then again, if you wait too long, the stamp doesn’t press in very far – so the stamp doesn’t go in, and if you press too hard you might crack your pot. I generally never let them go for a week without stamping them! I know it’s a fine line… and timing is everything.

Comment on Class Demo Plates… Now Stamped With Patterns by Pictou

Pictou — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:49:56 +0000

At what stage of dryness do you start with stamping? I’m starting to experiment with stamped designs and it’s alway tricky when you have to leave your work covered for days before you can get back to it in the classroom.

Comment on Minnesota Pottery Tour : Day One by Marian Williams

Marian Williams — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:28 +0000

Thanks for the tour! Loved it!

Comment on Minnesota Pottery Tour : Day Two by Nancy W

Nancy W — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:40:47 +0000

One of these years I will get to come. Can’t wait.

Comment on Name That Potter : 20 Artists From The Minnesota Tour by Amy Higgason

Amy Higgason — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:31:57 +0000

I got 17 with no problem. Not sure about #6,11 & 16

Comment on Jack In The City by LInda Starr

LInda Starr — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:34:33 +0000

I’ve always been intrigued with this plant and that is a lovely specimen.

Comment on Textural Teasers by Gary

Gary — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:59:29 +0000

Thanks Carolyn – I LOVE TEXTURES TOO… Just in case you couldn’t tell by now?! And yes, soda firing is a great adventure. So much fun with great results that often highlight and accentuate the textures. Give it a try if you ever get the chance!!!

Comment on Textural Teasers by Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:31:28 +0000

WOW! I’m speechless. I would love to do soda firing some day. I just love the textures.

Comment on Textural Teasers by Sue

Sue — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:25:29 +0000

All so gorgeous. Thanks for teasing us with the wonderful textures.