Recent content by pjkatich

Thanks Troy, I appreciate the kind words. I would encourage you to try one for yourself. I have enjoyed the challenge very much. You know how to contact me if you have any questions. Cheers, Paul

Thanks Dan, I appreciate the positive feedback. In regards to dormancy, they normally drop their leaves sometime during November. Usually after the first cold spell. Depending on the weather, they normally start pushing new buds the third or fourth week of January. Cheers, Paul

The gentleman that taught me to throw went to school at Edinboro. I understand that they have a very good ceramics program there. Store bought stoneware will have a hard time holding up to that hot of a firing. The other factor that will effect your work is the wadding. I could see other...

Hello Dave, Have you made pots before? That's to bad about the warp. Regardless, I think you did a good job on the construction of this pot. Did the kiln really get to cone 12? If so, that might account for the warp-age. Cheers, Paul

That's interesting John. Your not the first person who attends that show to say those words. Hopefully, my name is still on the list and one of these days I might just get a call from Aurthur. Thanks for your support. Cheers, Paul

Thanks John. I think your cypress is developing very nicely. It won't be to much longer before the transition point from the trunk to the apex branching will all flow together seamlessly. I've talked to Aurthur about vending at the show and your right, there is a waiting list. A long...

Thanks for sharing the photos John. It looks like it was another great show. Congratulations on the award for your display. Any closeups of the bald cypress? It looks good in the group shot. Cheers, Paul

Six of one, half a dozen of another - it's just semantics. To me both terms are appropriate. Cheers, Paul

I appreciate the positive feedback Deadwood. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers, Paul

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Regards, Paul

Focus on the rim of each pot and how it affects the visual weight. The top two are more formal and masculine. Both are level and straight across at the top. The next two are less formal and softer. Both are rounded over and not as hard as the first two. You are on the mark with the...

Here are a few pots with different styles of rims. Tell me what you see as you go from top to bottom. Paul

Hi Al, I appreciate the compliment and thanks for adding to the discussion. Busy - yes. But not in a negative manner I think. Not sure what you mean by "show stealer". Something positive I hope. What would you plant in this container? Cheers, Paul

Right on the mark Judy. This pot has a strong presence as relayed by the wide feet and the vertical sides. However, it is tempered by the rounded bands and the lack of a defined rim. The color combination, light green mixed with brown also echos this same theme. I made this pot years ago...

Brian, Looks like a great batch of Ilex. I would leave well enough alone at this point in time. Although they are tough plants, they are not bullet proof. I think you have pushed them as far as you can this year. Here is a design idea for you: I have included the can as...