Comments for Webb Pottery Studio» Webb Pottery Studio http://www.webbpottery.com Pottery Blog and Studio Journal Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:19:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Ritual by littlewrenpottery http://www.webbpottery.com/2011/11/18/ritual/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 littlewrenpottery Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:49:22 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=1222#comment-1145 I often see throwing pots as little rituals in themselves especially in trying to get the same shape multiple times. I don't think theres anything wrong with routine so long as you're happy with it! I often see throwing pots as little rituals in themselves especially in trying to get the same shape multiple times. I don’t think theres anything wrong with routine so long as you’re happy with it!

]]> Comment on Ritual by Linda Starr http://www.webbpottery.com/2011/11/18/ritual/comment-page-1/#comment-1136 Linda Starr Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:43:14 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=1222#comment-1136 Ah yes I remember saying just that when I was young, I'll never be like that how boring. Ha. Now I too see the benefit of rituals or routines. Hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving. Ah yes I remember saying just that when I was young, I’ll never be like that how boring. Ha. Now I too see the benefit of rituals or routines. Hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving.

]]> Comment on Ritual by Anne Webb http://www.webbpottery.com/2011/11/18/ritual/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 Anne Webb Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:01:54 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=1222#comment-1118 hehehe well thanks, Faith You might like to check out some of the pottery blogs I have listed in the right hand margin as well. I am betting you'll find some of them pretty helpful or, at the very least, inspiring. :) hehehe well thanks, Faith You might like to check out some of the pottery blogs I have listed in the right hand margin as well. I am betting you’ll find some of them pretty helpful or, at the very least, inspiring. :)

]]> Comment on Ritual by Faith Kaiser http://www.webbpottery.com/2011/11/18/ritual/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 Faith Kaiser Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:12:59 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=1222#comment-1106 Anne, not only do you make beautiful and artful pots, your writing is astounding. I really enjoyed this post and have saved it in my "favorites"....as a newer potter, it helps me understand more about what is or is not going on in my own studio! Anne, not only do you make beautiful and artful pots, your writing is astounding. I really enjoyed this post and have saved it in my “favorites”….as a newer potter, it helps me understand more about what is or is not going on in my own studio!

]]> Comment on Potters of Japan by Anne Webb http://www.webbpottery.com/2011/10/27/potters-of-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-1001 Anne Webb Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:43:03 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=1210#comment-1001 I totally agree. :) That's what I liked about these videos, they looked at a variety of studios and working methods. .. important that these traditions are documented and not lost. I totally agree. :) That’s what I liked about these videos, they looked at a variety of studios and working methods. .. important that these traditions are documented and not lost.

]]> Comment on Welcome Back, Tried & True: Bisque Tile Bats by Anne Webb http://www.webbpottery.com/2009/06/08/welcome-back-tried-true-bisque-tile-bats/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Anne Webb Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:34:33 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=631#comment-1000 I like using the tiles better than any wooden bat. Since I only use 6x6 bisque tiles, I am, of course, limited to the size foot of my pot I can throw on them. For platters etc i have to resort to my plastic and particleboard bats. Just so you know, I always run a wire under my pots after throwing on the tiles which allows me to remove the pot from the tile as soon as its firm enough to pick up. The bottoms are never too hard to trim. I've not tried wonderbats, per se, but as I mention above, i do have some particleboard ones that I've drilled the holes on myself, which are quite a bit cheaper than the wonderbats. The grommet on the holes is a nice idea though. I replied to your other question on the other post, re tile distributor. I like using the tiles better than any wooden bat. Since I only use 6×6 bisque tiles, I am, of course, limited to the size foot of my pot I can throw on them. For platters etc i have to resort to my plastic and particleboard bats. Just so you know, I always run a wire under my pots after throwing on the tiles which allows me to remove the pot from the tile as soon as its firm enough to pick up. The bottoms are never too hard to trim.

I’ve not tried wonderbats, per se, but as I mention above, i do have some particleboard ones that I’ve drilled the holes on myself, which are quite a bit cheaper than the wonderbats. The grommet on the holes is a nice idea though.

I replied to your other question on the other post, re tile distributor.

]]> Comment on Welcome Back, Tried & True: Bisque Tile Bats by Anne Webb http://www.webbpottery.com/2009/06/08/welcome-back-tried-true-bisque-tile-bats/comment-page-1/#comment-999 Anne Webb Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:22:18 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=631#comment-999 I've not tried wonderbats. I use Daltile bisque tiles which are actually a bit thicker than the ceramic tile that comes with the bat system. I find them to be less prone to breakage but they absorb slightly more water. Unfortunately, despite there being a Daltile location near here, I had to locate a local distributor and get my tile from them; in Toronto, I was able to go right to the warehouse to pick them up. Regardless, since 6x6 bisque tiles aren't regular stock item for the flooring place I went to, they had to order them special for me, which was no big deal. Here's the link from the Daltile web site to help you locate distributor closest to your studio: http://daltileproducts.com/dealer_search.cfm Hope that's a help. :) I’ve not tried wonderbats. I use Daltile bisque tiles which are actually a bit thicker than the ceramic tile that comes with the bat system. I find them to be less prone to breakage but they absorb slightly more water. Unfortunately, despite there being a Daltile location near here, I had to locate a local distributor and get my tile from them; in Toronto, I was able to go right to the warehouse to pick them up. Regardless, since 6×6 bisque tiles aren’t regular stock item for the flooring place I went to, they had to order them special for me, which was no big deal. Here’s the link from the Daltile web site to help you locate distributor closest to your studio: http://daltileproducts.com/dealer_search.cfm Hope that’s a help. :)

]]> Comment on Potters of Japan by littlewrenpottery http://www.webbpottery.com/2011/10/27/potters-of-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-996 littlewrenpottery Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:23:20 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=1210#comment-996 Facinating! I love videos of Japanese potters at work, I think its interesting to see different methods of working. They all add to the creative mix! Facinating! I love videos of Japanese potters at work, I think its interesting to see different methods of working. They all add to the creative mix!

]]> Comment on Welcome Back, Tried & True: Bisque Tile Bats by Fraser Langford http://www.webbpottery.com/2009/06/08/welcome-back-tried-true-bisque-tile-bats/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Fraser Langford Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:20:16 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=631#comment-976 Please send me the address of your tile supplier. I'm going to order the system which comes with one tile. Clay Planet in San Jose has bisque tiles at $1.49 ea but they are 1/4" or about half the thickness of the wonderbat. Fraser Please send me the address of your tile supplier. I’m going to order the system which comes with one tile. Clay Planet in San Jose has bisque tiles at $1.49 ea but they are 1/4″ or about half the thickness of the wonderbat.

Fraser

]]> Comment on Welcome Back, Tried & True: Bisque Tile Bats by Fraser Langford http://www.webbpottery.com/2009/06/08/welcome-back-tried-true-bisque-tile-bats/comment-page-1/#comment-960 Fraser Langford Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:41:18 +0000 http://www.webbpottery.com/?p=631#comment-960 Thank you for the bat information. The tile bat system looks like it's worth a try. I'm using several different bats. Do you like the tiles better than Wonder Bats? I trim most of the bottoms of my pots and find that the bottoms are too dry when they finally pop off of the Wonder Bat. Thank you for the bat information. The tile bat system looks like it’s worth a try. I’m using several different bats. Do you like the tiles better than Wonder Bats? I trim most of the bottoms of my pots and find that the bottoms are too dry when they finally pop off of the Wonder Bat.

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