mel jacobson on wed 11 apr 01
joyce and others.
the tiny wheels are tools. they have a purpose.
far too often people see small tools and think
they are cute. they are not.
quality pots can be made if the potter
thinks class...real class.
i have been making small things for years. i try
to avoid `cute`..i try for small and elegant.
it does not always work, but that is the starting
point.
if you just make cute pots, on a cute little wheel, you
have wasted valuable time as a potter.
fun is fun...but you have a quality tool in front of you.
make something lasting.
mel
all of your tools will have to be hand made. sponge, string,
cut off and sticks. it will be as interesting to make them, as
making the pots. dannon has does this task, and makes
wonderful small teapots.
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
Joyce Lee on wed 11 apr 01
Mel,
Thanks for the suggestions about work created on a tiny wheel. The
wheels ARE cute... no doubt ... but that novelty wears off rapidly ...
as with many "cute" things... except babies and critters... and they
outgrow their cuteness. Can't speak for others, but I've been attracted
to miniatures for several years.... almost always make a small pot of
whatever new form I'm trying. Some look much better than the original,
full sized pot. Oddly enough, my first four micro pots made in the hotel
room at NCECA have been my best so far. Used the clip end of a ball
point pen, dental floss and toothpicks ... no sponge. They definitely
border on elegant. The ones thrown today, weighing 1/2 oz
each in the dried greenware, are just "cute." Well, the Native American
style one with micro petroglyphs on the side is better than cute ... the
pitchers, if glazed well, will look nice... have pulled handles, no
kidding. Can sit on my thumbnail, which is short. Have no idea how to
glaze these micros.
Joyce
In the Mojave where it is cold still ... odd weather... but discovered
orange California poppies and 8 kinds of yellow wildflowers on our
northern two acres... won't last long.
Veena Raghavan on thu 12 apr 01
Message text written by Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>all of your tools will have to be hand made. sponge, string,
cut off and sticks. it will be as interesting to make them, as
making the pots. dannon has does this task, and makes
wonderful small teapots.<
Hi Mel,
You are right again! I too make miniature teapots, casseroles,
pitchers, etc., and have developed a little tool kit for these little
"gems". They are as much work and as much fun as their larger cousins.
Glazing is also an art in miniature.
Veena
Veena Raghavan
75124.2520@compuserve.com
Khaimraj Seepersad on thu 12 apr 01
Hello to All ,
Ms. Joyce ,
if you in the mood , might I suggest you look into -
Mame' and small bonsai pots .
There is quite a market for well designed stoneware
bonsai pots. Plus , you can get away with murder in
loud colours [ bright reds ] if your so inclined .
I have a few 0.75 " cubed pots , glazed and still to try
out with trees . They were pricey .
AND just in case your wondering , there are under
3 " tall Bonsai with ages over 75 years .
Just check out any Bonsai Club .
Khaimraj
For a Caribbean Island it's cold this morning and the
humidity will proceed to drop from 70 % to 45 % as
our Dry Season [no rain ] continues. The birds are
using the sprinkler [ which I have elevated on a standing
ladder for maximum dispersal to lawn and Bonsai ]
to take showers .
Rain is not normally expected until May - June , the
teak fields and southern forests look like their going
through winter.
-----Original Message-----
From: Joyce Lee
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Date: 11 April 2001 22:07
Subject: tiny wheels
>Mel,
>
>Thanks for the suggestions about work created on a tiny wheel. The
>wheels ARE cute... no doubt ... but that novelty wears off rapidly ...
>as with many "cute" things... except babies and critters... and they
>outgrow their cuteness. Can't speak for others, but I've been attracted
>to miniatures for several years.... almost always make a small pot of
>whatever new form I'm trying. Some look much better than the original,
>full sized pot. Oddly enough, my first four micro pots made in the hotel
>room at NCECA have been my best so far. Used the clip end of a ball
>point pen, dental floss and toothpicks ... no sponge. They definitely
>border on elegant. The ones thrown today, weighing 1/2 oz
>each in the dried greenware, are just "cute." Well, the Native American
>style one with micro petroglyphs on the side is better than cute ... the
>pitchers, if glazed well, will look nice... have pulled handles, no
>kidding. Can sit on my thumbnail, which is short. Have no idea how to
>glaze these micros.
>
>Joyce
>In the Mojave where it is cold still ... odd weather... but discovered
>orange California poppies and 8 kinds of yellow wildflowers on our
>northern two acres... won't last long.
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