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

Time to make some mugs… because I’m a firm believer that a mug without a handle is NOT a mug!!!

Categories: color, process

So I placed an online order for some new Amaco Underglaze colors from Blick Art Materials. Unfortunately, when they arrived at my studio I only received the small jars… and not the only pint jar of my order?! Assuming it was just a packing mistake, I emailed them & sent pictures of what I received. They were very responsive with FANTASTIC customer service!!! My pint of underglaze arrived quickly… and now I’m moving forward with a new colorful project!!! Thanks to the folks at Blick!!!

Categories: process, production, stamped, stamps

Just another night of stamping tonight on this batch of mug cylinders using my own handmade clay stamps. Hoping tomorrow I can trim & get handles attached to all of them!

Categories: sunset
Categories: classes, food

Last night in class we continued our OREO addiction with the newest flavor!
Double-stuffed & loaded with crumbled OREOs!!!
Thanks for bringing cookies to class Allison! burp.

Categories: classes, mugs, wheelthrowing

Last night in my pottery class, my Beginners tackled trimming, pulling & attaching handles… thus finishing their first mugs. And it’s only Week Two!!

Categories: garden, nature

While not the healthiest leaf on the plant… trying to propagate in water… this monstera leaf is pretty striking in vibrant color & subtle texture. Perfect for another natural Texture Tuesday!

#texturetuesday

Categories: process, production, wheelthrowing

More then ten wheelthrown mug cylinders before 10:00am. A productive morning in the studio.

Categories: clay, process

An early start with a lot of wedged potential.

Categories: textures

Late afternoon sun through an old-school textured glass block window.