tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post9087422218565768619..comments2024-03-14T00:24:15.440+13:00Comments on Peter's Pottery: Winter, bowls, butter dish, cups, teapots, and a painting!Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-48242970718253528802014-06-15T18:57:22.690+12:002014-06-15T18:57:22.690+12:00Hi Anna,
Nice to hear from you. I'm not sure i...Hi Anna,<br />Nice to hear from you. I'm not sure if the clay handles are easier to use than the cane ones or not? I guess it really depends on how they are made. I like to make sure that my handles are reasonably wide comfortable to hold, and I also try to think about giving enough height to the handle to allow hot water to be poured into the pot safely when it is being filled. Sometimes I see pots that have the handle very low and close to the lid, and I do wonder if they are difficult to use. I enjoy using a pot with a handle that is over the top, as everything feels nice and secure when pouring tea. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-13834615645297799202014-06-14T17:27:57.556+12:002014-06-14T17:27:57.556+12:00I like those teapots. I'm yet to make one with...I like those teapots. I'm yet to make one with a clay handle over the top... easier to use to pour the tea than a cane handle do you think?<br />A great painting and interesting comments on your research.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620588456375419442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-51624041942522789632014-06-05T20:25:59.720+12:002014-06-05T20:25:59.720+12:00Hi Nina,
Good to hear from you. The pale green gla...Hi Nina,<br />Good to hear from you. The pale green glaze is designed for oxidation and works well for me in my electric kiln, it also can look good on stoneware bodies. I find that Orton Cone 9-10 is sufficient. My electric kiln gains temperature quite slowly around the peak of the firing, so I don't feel the need to soak this glaze, however...the Glaze book that the recipe comes from suggests 2354 degrees F (1290C) and an hour soak! ( I suspect that the glaze was tested in a fast firing fibre kiln for those figures.) Insight Glaze software gives this glaze a thermal expansion of 7.66. I find that it does craze a bit on my 2 stoneware bodies, but less so on the porcelain. The craze is not unsightly however. If you want to get rid of crazing, you may need to adjust the recipe. <br />Do let us know if you try the glaze, and if it works well for you.<br />Best Wishes, P<br />Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-50878128700177494912014-06-05T15:51:40.049+12:002014-06-05T15:51:40.049+12:00Another informative, interesting and inspiring pos...Another informative, interesting and inspiring post, Peter - thank you!<br />I enjoyed the insight into your painting process. <br />I'm keen to try your pale green glaze! Do you know if it's likely to bring satisfying results on stoneware in an electric kiln? Thanks for sharing the recipe!<br />Best wishes<br />NinaNina Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635785804622980089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-19273357590110100642014-06-04T09:10:42.796+12:002014-06-04T09:10:42.796+12:00Bonjour Armelle,
Laura says, "Je suis tres fr...Bonjour Armelle,<br />Laura says, "Je suis tres froid!" There is a big white frost outside today, but the sky is blue and it is going to be a lovely day. It is exciting that you have an exhibition coming up, and interesting that it will be a mixture of paintings, ceramic and photographs. Laura and I, and two friends will be having a joint exhibition in October. There will be lots of stress at a similar time in NZ and France!! :)<br />Best Wishes from us all, P,L & NSPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-46312248252855856902014-06-04T04:57:30.199+12:002014-06-04T04:57:30.199+12:00How cold !!! Anyway the snow is beautiful over Sil...How cold !!! Anyway the snow is beautiful over Silverpeaks, beautiful photo. Nice to know you are back to work, I love you butter dish and the way it is glazed with the chromium flash on the right.<br />Your Mary is nice, I can imagine the Angel in front of her.<br />I have got the same problem about stress, and since I take yoga course, it's better. An exhibition is booked for me, in September I have to struggle to have paintings, ceramics and photos in time.<br />Bon courage Peter et bonjour à tous à la maison :-)Armelle Léonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168594267333506636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-28843759157572074752014-06-02T20:30:56.484+12:002014-06-02T20:30:56.484+12:00Hello Gwynneth,
Lovely to hear from you, all the w...Hello Gwynneth,<br />Lovely to hear from you, all the way from sunny Scotland! Thank you for the encouragement about the cups, it is much appreciated.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-12279336898814166162014-06-02T19:24:03.063+12:002014-06-02T19:24:03.063+12:00Those cups are beautiful! strength and elegance to...Those cups are beautiful! strength and elegance too.<br /><br />We're chilly here this morning, although we're supposed to be in summer!! At least you in winter!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-67075300191663837602014-06-01T16:39:41.510+12:002014-06-01T16:39:41.510+12:00Hello Bob,
Good to hear from you. Hope the McKenzi...Hello Bob,<br />Good to hear from you. Hope the McKenzie method for the back works for you, I think it made quite a difference for me given time. It is quite nice too, as it is fairly "gentle" as these things go. Glad you are enjoying the pottery and the card. Looking forward to seeing you down this way again one day!<br />Kind Thoughts, P & LPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-4809084726304777722014-06-01T15:12:12.837+12:002014-06-01T15:12:12.837+12:00I like the colours Peter then I have to look at th...I like the colours Peter then I have to look at the dish you gave me and of course I look at the cups each week end and enjoy the colours of them too, Ho such fun we have, did Laura see the card on the table (last blog)it too spoke heaps.<br />I too am busy practicing Robin Mckenzies theory I hope you had good results.srgbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679148977913262353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-37259200504275878702014-06-01T11:05:32.033+12:002014-06-01T11:05:32.033+12:00Hi Meredith,
Good to hear from you, thanks for the...Hi Meredith,<br />Good to hear from you, thanks for the encouragement. "Take a breath" is wise advice.. which I must heed! <br /><br />Hello Rhonda,<br />How nice to hear from you all the way from the other side of the "ditch"... hope to catch up with Mark sometime today. P,L,NSxxx<br /><br />Hi Michèle,<br />Lovely to hear from you. Unfortunately I neglected to take a photo of Mary after she had been cut out. It was exciting seeing her "come to life" when she was freed from the surrounding white paper. She has left here now for her new home, and I understand she is now happily hanging on a wall close to angel Gabriel!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-16684555666177378892014-06-01T01:11:57.457+12:002014-06-01T01:11:57.457+12:00Those cups are so sweet! Thank you for sharing you...Those cups are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your painting process. Would love to see the finished ornament.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-74153749552834596872014-06-01T00:32:32.356+12:002014-06-01T00:32:32.356+12:00Love your recent work.great your painting again.yo...Love your recent work.great your painting again.your blog is always informative and inspiring.Rhonda.XRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14633242746650059679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-75458297740846611382014-05-31T22:57:51.457+12:002014-05-31T22:57:51.457+12:00Hi Peter, lovely colors on those pots and the pair...Hi Peter, lovely colors on those pots and the pairing is fabulous. Snow, just as we head into our summer, fascinating this upside down world.<br />Take a breath, do what you can, it will all work out.<br />cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-66687129211247739402014-05-31T21:28:37.088+12:002014-05-31T21:28:37.088+12:00Hi Charlie,
Thank you so much for writing in, it i...Hi Charlie,<br />Thank you so much for writing in, it is lovely hearing from an NZ potter, sometimes I fear that we are a bit of a rare and endangered species in this part of the world! Hummm, 2 years reading the blog..., you have great stamina!! . Regarding keeping fingers warm..., wedging cold clay is horrid, but throwing is quite rewarding when the throwing water is spiked with lots of hot water from the jug!<br />Best Wishes, P<br /><br />Hi Linda,<br />Good to hear from you!<br />It was fun to do a painting for a change, and it was one of those rare ones where I recorded it in progress. It is always interesting watching the seasons change in different parts of the world through blogs. Amazing how our perception of the world has changed so rapidly through the internet, and Google Earth, and the like!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-43163902254902308182014-05-31T20:18:10.604+12:002014-05-31T20:18:10.604+12:00wow amazing how you completed the painting, I neve...wow amazing how you completed the painting, I never would have realized how much work is 'behind' what the eye sees. It is sometimes strange for me to think of winter over there and almost summer here. This mountain climate is rather divine but the winters are very cold indeed much like you are experiencing. I didn't realize you were away from clay for a month, I must have missed a post. good tip about fooling the camera's eye with another color, I must remember that.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-68558941711127991342014-05-31T17:33:36.070+12:002014-05-31T17:33:36.070+12:00Hi Pete
thanks for the post , I've been readin...Hi Pete<br />thanks for the post , I've been reading them for about 2 years and enjoy your slant on things , we are Auckland potters and don't know how you keep those fingers warm down there brrrr<br />cheers<br />Charliecharlie seakinsnoreply@blogger.com