Colorado’s Ceramics

[michaelj]

Time to do some "research!"

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Seriously - it's the only reality show I'll watch - everyone is so nice to each other.

I love that show. Favorite reality show ever. No backstabbing. No contrived drama. The drama is just about the work, and especially, unloading the kiln, and that drama is 100% real.

 

[Jcmmaple]

Yes wood firing is something that is really cool and I love the look of it. Keep up the good work and keep sharing, I need the motivation to get back at it.

 

[Sansokuu]

I got a new ‘Mudtools’ rubber piece which has really helped get a smoother finish!

Which tool?

 

[Wood]

I love that show. Favorite reality show ever. No backstabbing. No contrived drama. The drama is just about the work, and especially, unloading the kiln, and that drama is 100% real.

I'm trying to figure out how to watch the holiday special and the new season. Such a fun show

 

[Colorado]

Which tool?

It’s one of the red ones! Might have to grab some other shapes in the red since I like it so much.

 

[Sansokuu]

It’s one of the red ones! Might have to grab some other shapes in the red since I like it so much.
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Ohh nice ! I really like using a super thin flexible metal rib for scraping surfaces but this might have a lighter touch. I use their metal ribs, they are my thinnest and most flexible.

 

[Sansokuu]

Great, now you have me shopping on their site lol. That fang tool for scoring !

 

[Colorado]

Ohh nice ! I really like using a super thin flexible metal rib for scraping surfaces but this might have a lighter touch. I use their metal ribs, they are my thinnest and most flexible.

Yes I also use a thin metal rib as a critical tool in my process! Then I use the red rubber one as more of a finishing/polishing tool. The red is definitely a very light touch.

 

[Colorado]

Great, now you have me shopping on their site lol. That fang tool for scoring !

Well now maybe I need to check out their site to see if they have anything that isn’t in stock at my local pottery shop……

 

[Sansokuu]

Well now maybe I need to check out their site to see if they have anything that isn’t in stock at my local pottery shop……

I love their wire tools too. I usually use dirty girl cutting wires but sometimes they break at the crimp area (they make super thin ones, really good for porcelain).

 

[Colorado]

I love their wire tools too. I usually use dirty girl cutting wires but sometimes they break at the crimp area (they make super thin ones, really good for porcelain).

I will have to check those out, thanks for the recommendation!

 

[LanceMac10]

Very impressed by your progression in regard to your "formal" shapes. Crisp, clean lines with fine symmetry and properly sized feet. My tastes lean towards the traditional and I think you've executed the aesthetic well.

Forecast says you should get some long johns.

Happy holidays!

 

[Colorado]

Very impressed by your progression in regard to your "formal" shapes. Crisp, clean lines with fine symmetry and properly sized feet. My tastes lean towards the traditional and I think you've executed the aesthetic well.

Forecast says you should get some long johns.

Happy holidays!

Thank you so much for the feedback, Lance. I really respect your opinion! Traditional aesthetic is what I am trying to achieve

 

[Colorado]

Here’s my first attempt at a mokko form!!! Had a fun time making this one.

 

[ShadyStump]

Here’s my first attempt at a mokko form!!! Had a fun time making this one.

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NICE

 

[Carol 83]

Exceptional work, dang!

 

[Colorado]

NICE

Exceptional work, dang!

Thanks!

 

[Colorado]

Had a little time this Christmas Eve morning before family festivities to work on this deeper oval! Playing around a bit with this foot ring adornment.

 

[Carol 83]

Had a little time this Christmas Eve morning before family festivities to work on this deeper oval! Playing around a bit with this foot ring adornment.

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Very nice, Merry Christmas!

 

[Colorado]

Very nice, Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Carol!