Just a little Saturday carving session. This green slip ombré bowl has been under wraps for awhile… finally found some time to finish it up. Carving a detailed pattern using my favorite P1 carving tool from DiamondCore Tools.

Most likely the last two dahlias in my garden. Luckily, we’ve avoided the overnight frost warnings… so “maybe” we have a little more time with a slim chance of another flower or two???

It’s that time again… time to turn out my reclaim bucket. Full of gooey-gloppy clay reclaimed from my trimmings & scraps. This pile will sit out on this plaster bat for a few days to help remove some of the extra moisture. And then the wedging marathon will commence. No pug mill here… just my own “muscle memory”!!!

Looks like “somebody“… (me)… may have forgotten about this vase of flowers from two weeks ago!!! Totally dried… yet still beautiful in its own way!!!

Another cold ride… starting the morning out with layers & a “feels like” temp just below 30-degrees! Low-flying clouds not so good for a clear sunrise… but good enough for some moody morning shots!

And since when did they start with a “feels like” temperature?… the thermometer says nothing… the actual temperature! Who is out there determining what it “feels” like???

Early morning skyline sunrise vibes.

Early morning moments… gears, shadows & rusty metal.
All playing together on my back porch.

It was quite crisp & cold this morning! As I headed-out on my bike, my weather app said it was a “feels like” temperature of 29-degrees!!! YIKES!!! Lots of layers for riding… and glad that I had brought my plants inside last night. Although I think we avoided our first frost… better safe than sorry!

What started out as a class demo on decorative carving… while sharing some of my favorite DiamondCore Tools… turned into this large decorative platter!!! With a thick band of white slip, carvings through the slip to reveal the clay body contrast… and little “berries” of clay on top. Sometimes deciding when to stop is the hardest part!!!

After the orchard this weekend, I came home with a full “peck” of farm-fresh apples. It’s amazing what a difference “fresh-off-the-tree” can be. These apples are delicious!!! And luckily, I had a great bowl to put them in!!!