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At 7:46pm on March 11, 2022, Jim Alexander said…

Hi George,

It's been a long time since I last logged on the Cone 6 site. I saw you are "retiring" after hosting everything for 13 years. I just wanted to say thank you for everything you've done to promote pottery over the years. I've always known the site was available to me as a resource and I just appreciate your kindness and willingness to help so many people. Both you and Tony Hanson have been very cool. Best regards and I'm glad to see that you fond some folks that want to continue keeping the site going.

At 10:53am on February 16, 2022, George Lewter said…

I worked at a great community ceramics and glass studio for 2 winters before making Tucson my winter home. MIY Ceramics and Glass in Hollywood, Florida (just south of Ft. Lauderdale) is being dislocated by a new landlord. Denise Mendez has a go fund me campaign to help defray some of the moving / new building expenses. I have donated and invite you to do the same if you care to. https://www.miyceramics.com/wearemoving

At 3:29pm on January 20, 2022, Maggie Jones said…

Dangit...I really let this bookmark fall to the floor. May be some email alerts would have helped but that may have been something on my end. I will miss this great resource, but I  can understand. It is a load that I surely could never have handled. Thank you!! stay in touch some how and let us know how!!

At 1:17pm on December 24, 2018, Elizabeth Mostello-Harris said…

Hello George!

I was having some difficulty reactivating my former membership profile, so I created a new one.  I also thought it would be better to use a masked email in case the site was ever hacked...all too common these days, unfortunately.  In the coming week, I'll go through my photos and re-post some images of my work.  All of it is at least several years old, but I look forward to being able to add new work at some point.

I've truly missed being away from clay, and I tried to minimize the feelings of loss by staying away--letting subscriptions and memberships slide.  But it's time to reconnect.  I won't be able to work extensively with clay for several more years, but I might be able to dabble at some point this year.  And I may well need to change the way I work to fit any lingering limitations.  But that's what we creative people are really good at--working with what we have!  Necessity is truly the mother of invention, and it can lead to some really interesting and awesome creations.  :)

I hope you and your loved ones have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Liz

At 7:50pm on July 22, 2018, Tom Anderson said…

Hi George:

thought perhaps you might have some thoughts and opinions. Trying to figure out somewhere to put all my clay research and articles. I thought a website might do the trick, but not sure they are big enough. Ceramics Monthly has published three of my clay chemistry articles this year: one or two more yet to come. Looks like I am a regular all of the sudden: although Dave Finklenberg has been too busy these days. Any ideas?

tom

At 9:01am on March 7, 2018, Paula Diaz-Sylvester said…

I have several step by step abums in my facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/potterybypd

I also have a video, showing how I used the technique to decorate tiles

https://www.facebook.com/potterybypd/videos/773951149442473/

If you don't have a facebook account, you can see the video in youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpiA8l26tqA

At 6:24am on January 10, 2018, Colleen O'Reilly said…

Hello George,  I used your Turquoise Matte recipe on a totem of mine...it looks fantastic.  Thank you so much.  Would like to leave a pic but don't know how to.  Thank you, Colleen O'Reilly.

At 9:52pm on April 11, 2017, Tumay Erman said…

Hi George ,thank you for like I m very  glad to be in this group now .Greetings from Turkey .

At 10:35pm on November 14, 2016, Norm Stuart said…

The link is at the top left of the webpage. Click on Members, then Supporting Members. Then the button Click to Become a Supporting Member Now.

At 3:58pm on November 14, 2016, Debbie said…

How do I pay my $9.00

At 11:24am on October 25, 2016, Tom Anderson said…

Hi George:

Thought you might like to know that I have been discussing with Ron Roy; the possibility of republishing his book, along with John Hesselberth. Lots of hurdles to jump, but we are looking into it. I asked him if he could add some new recipes, and add a section on diagnosing and fixing glaze issues. My wife owns part of a publishing company: so we are hopeful to get this done. Not sure about the feasibility, but I think its worth taking a look at.

Tom

At 9:14am on September 3, 2016, Joan Klotz said…

Love the Urban Platter.  I may have posted a comment about it - don't know for sure because I'm such an ignoramus about how to do such things.  Anyway it projects such a feeling of life, lots of activity in those buildings with all of those illuminated windows.

At 12:28pm on August 13, 2016, Joan Klotz said…

George, I'm technologically challenged so bear with me.  Although I am a member I don't understand how to make a donation or pay my membership dues.  When I click on the prompt in the last newsletter Paypal pops up - who do I make the payment to?  Sorry for being such a dodo, Joan Klotz

At 10:41am on July 24, 2016, Tom Anderson said…

TY George;

Looking forward to picking brains, and exploring the boundaries. Have gone through many of the topics; looks like my cup of tea.

Tom

At 4:11pm on April 10, 2016, susan crowe said…

thank you George, Susan

At 9:01pm on January 14, 2016, denise a mendez said…

Hi George,

I forgot my insight password.  If you have some time could you reset it?

Thanks!

Denise

At 6:33am on August 24, 2015, Liz Wolfe said…
Hello George,
Yes, I am at Carla's clay in the winter. Now I am in Long Beach , ny. I know what you mean about commuting. The studio here is 45 minutes away and I haven't been there since before I moved to Long Beach. But I knit , crochet and do polymer clay jewelry also. So many hobbies, so little time. I think that I will be back in Florida in October. Are you and your wife going to Florida this winter? Liz
At 4:44am on February 25, 2015, Ramona Ehrhardt said…
I received an email saying to contact you to join (or at least listen to) a live webinar. Is this the correct way to register? Please post the information to access the webinar on March 5, and Thanks for making this happen!
At 6:37am on January 12, 2015, Denice E. Demuth said…

Hi George, Haven't talked to you for a while,  I had and idea about increasing the membership but I didn't know if it is proper etiquette on a forum.  I am on CM daily forum often and find a lot of people with C6 glaze questions.  Most of the people on the CM forum are gas or wood high fire potters and ignore the C6 questions.  I am not able to answer a lot of the questions but I know that someone on this forum could.  I was wondering if it is proper to send someone to this forum.    Denice

At 5:42am on January 7, 2015, Wayne Herrick said…

Thanks George for the compliment. Wayne

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