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pugmill - what i finally bought

updated sat 26 jan 08

 

Sue Beach on fri 25 jan 08


Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry a couple of months ago
about buying a pugmill. After weighing everyone's opinions (and the
balance in my checkbook), I finally decided on a Peter Pugger VPM9. I
ordered it around Thanksgiving and it arrived last night. The UPS guy
kindly took it into the studio instead of leaving it on the deck. With
help from a friend, we got it unpacked & on a table. This weekend we will
try it out. I'm excited.

Sue Beach
Beach Pottery
Muncie, IN

(I understand why so many said it was 'cute.' It really is. Our friend
suggested we paint eyes on it & give it a name...)

L. P. Skeen on fri 25 jan 08


I was goign to paint eyes on my VPM20 as well, but never did. We named =
her Petunia Pugger. :)

L
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From: Sue Beach=20
Subject: Pugmill - What I finally bought


I finally decided on a Peter Pugger VPM9. =20
(I understand why so many said it was 'cute.' It really is. Our =
friend suggested we paint eyes on it & give it a name...)

Alisha Clarke on fri 25 jan 08


Sue,

I'm sure you'll love your new vpm-9. I love mine! I've only had it for
about three months now, but it has already made a big impact on my
productivity, and while it may seem strange, it has opened up my
creativity. Prior to owning a pugmill, I often hesitated to try a new
form, for fear of having it flop and then having to reclaim and
rewedge all that clay. Now I find myself stretching my limits and
trying new things, with the awareness that if I don't like the form it
can be easily reclaimed. I also now reclaim anything I'm not
completely happy with, rather than trying to salvage a bad piece.
Leesh
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Alisha Clarke
Pottery by Leesh: www.alishaclarke.com
Pottery Basics: www.potterybasics.com

On Jan 25, 2008 9:18 AM, Sue Beach wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry a couple of months ago
> about buying a pugmill. After weighing everyone's opinions (and the
> balance in my checkbook), I finally decided on a Peter Pugger VPM9. I
> ordered it around Thanksgiving and it arrived last night. The UPS guy
> kindly took it into the studio instead of leaving it on the deck. With
> help from a friend, we got it unpacked & on a table. This weekend we will
> try it out. I'm excited.
>
> Sue Beach
> Beach Pottery
> Muncie, IN

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