clennell on wed 20 sep 06
I'm all for the creative use of technology. the dinnerware of Morgan
Hall/Wales made with multiple pressings in a hydraulic press is fantastic,
when I saw Lisa Orr use a GG for throwing I wanted to try it, Glick/Hendley
have used the extruder for many interesting forms and additions. I am afraid
though that most often these technologies are used to stomp it out. 10,000
plates that look alike, a way to trim on center without having to learn a
skill and I figure the extruder is probably most often bought for handle
making- another I don't want to learn the skill solution.
I figure the extruder is to pottery what the casserole is to wedding gifts.
Looks good, costs a fair bit and gets used rarely. David I'm willing to bet
that your DVD #1 on handles is your best seller. The best looking handles
are pulled. I maintain that pulling handles takes longer to learn than
learning to throw.
I got an email from former Clayart member Aussie Steve Harrison. he is
having a show called "Dirty Little Secrets" that is of his pots made from
the dirt/materials of his own back yard. Lovely work made from materials at
hand. It is really a philosophy of pot making. Making work with what is at
hand.
Best,
Tony
Tony and Sheila Clennell
Sour Cherry Pottery
4545 King Street
Beamsville, Ontario
CANADA L0R 1B1
How To Make Handmade Cane Handles, Taking the Macho Outta Bigware
and Get a Handle On It DVD's available at
http://www.sourcherrypottery.com
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