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

Just pulled a bunch of handles… all lined up & almost ready to go. I’ve got to let them set-up a bit before I start attaching them to the mug cylinders. I want them to hold their shape, yet still be malleable… but not sticky or squishy!

Categories: hybrid mugs, mugs, soda-fired, stamped, surface decoration, tools

While I’m in the middle of making my “normal” stamped mugs for a future soda-firing… I need to remind myself that it’s time to make more of these “hybrid” mugs too!!! My collection of carved handrollers from MKM Pottery Tools has recently “doubled” & I can’t wait to try out some of their newest patterns while making more of these wheelthrown & handbuilt combo “hybrid” mugs!

Categories: mugs, process, production, stamped, stamps

Been busy stamping cylinders again… getting ready for another batch of mugs! My favorite thing to make! Each one stamped with a different clay stamp that I made myself. Handmade mugs need handmade stamps!!!

Categories: color, mugs

Celebrating a little “monochromatic” Mugshot Monday… with this shot from my friend Kelly. The mug, the vase, the plant in the back… a trio of textures all kinda in the same color family!

Categories: bowls, mugs

THE SHAMROCK SALE SINCE CLOSED
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It’s SHAMROCK SATURDAY!!! And time for a quick online sale only on my Facebook page!!! Then click through the official Photo Album to see all of the Shamrock Mugs & Shamrock Bowls available. The first person to place a Comment of “MINE” on a specific photo will get that Shamrockin’ piece. Very old-school. Very straight-forward.

I will follow-up with a confirmation Facebook Message with more purchasing details. Each photo has dimensions & pricing… which includes packing & shipping within the contiguous US. The mugs are listed first, with bowls at the end. Be aware that there are a couple mug “seconds” with minor glaze runs below the handle that have been cleaned-up… now at discounted pricing.

My goal is to get everything shipped out to their new homes in time for St. Patrick’s Day!!! So here we go… get ready… START SHOPPING!!! And may the “Luck Of The Irish” be with you!

Again… ONLY ON MY FACEBOOK PAGEclick here!

Categories: bowls, mugs

FYI : THE SHAMROCKS SALE HAS SINCE ENDED.
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Just a reminder… my annual Shamrocks Sale started yesterday only on my Facebook page! And there are still some Shamrock Mugs & a couple Shamrock Bowls waiting for their forever homes!!! Just scroll back on my Facebook page to find the “official” Photo Album to shop from… happy shopping!!! ☘️

Click here for my Facebook pottery page.

Categories: bowls, mugs

We’re just twelve hours away!!! My annual Shamrock Mugs & Bowls Sale begins only on my Facebook page at 10:00am cst Saturday morning. I will post an “official” album of photos on Facebook to show all of the pieces available… and then it will be a mad-dash to snag as many as you can!!! At least I hope people are excited about Spring, shamrocks, St. Patrick’s Day… or anything GREEN for that matter!!! Set your timer… tomorrow morning at 10:00am.

Click here for my Facebook page!

Categories: mugs

Just another quick preview of tomorrow’s online Facebook sale here on my pottery page at 10:00am cst. There will be over two dozen Shamrock Mugs being posted tomorrow… and they’ll be snatched-up first-come, first-served!!! Get ready… set a timer if you need to!!!

Categories: mugs, process

A snowy afternoon… perfect for photographing, measuring & pricing lots of “shamrock” pottery for tomorrow’s online sale ONLY on my Facebook page at 10:00am CST Saturday!

Categories: bowls, mugs

Green with envy?! Looks like it’s about time for a quick Shamrock Sale only on my Facebook page… in time for St. Patrick’s Day pottery fun! I’ve got a bunch of new Shamrock Mugs & a few new Shamrock Bowls to send out into the world. I’m planning on a “Shamrock Saturday” morning sale… 10:00am CST for an old-school, first-come, first-served sale!!! More details to come…