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psycho ceramics (crack pots)

updated wed 7 may 03

 

Tony Olsen on tue 6 may 03


Hi all,
I had a good experiment going on, but got bit by the piece drying too =
fast and the bottom cracked. (usually not a problem here in Galveston.)
The Bowl/vase was thrown, I then offset bat and shaped bottom off =
center. re-centered the bat and trued the upper part, then off centered =
again in the opposite direction to shape the upper portion. Then back =
to center to form the rim. I really liked how it turned out, but is now =
ready for the recycle bag. If you want to see the green form, it's =
here:

http://tonyolsen.com/up/alt/

I will be trying this technique again, probably today as I am firing =
other pieces to bisque.

On another subject, I want to extend a virtual handshake and thank Mr. =
Giffen for his genius in thinking up and making the 'Giffen Grip'. An =
excellent tool! (how did I ever get along without it?)

Take care, stay muddy and have fun!
Tony (Galveston)
http://tonyolsen.com/up/

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