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Potters & Sculptors - Making Rock from Mud
September 2016 Newsletter
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~ Ceramic info, tips, and tidbits from our network and beyond ~ CONE6POTS.ORG, HERE WE COME Our move to WordPress and the switch to cone6pots.org is happening. The new site is currently in “sandbox” mode. The kinks being worked out. Details on the roll-out are forthcoming. Stay tuned. CONE 6 POTS ASKS... Have you amped up your production for the coming holiday season? It’ll be here before you know it! ARE YOUR CERAMIC SURFACES BORING? George Lewter found a great video from Victoria Ellis in the U.K. that give you enough basic technique information for you to start carving clay with panache. https://cone6pots.ning.com/video/victoria-ellis-carves-fine-bas-relief-figurative-clay-mural NOTES ON OUR CLAYCATION ~ KASILOF, ALASKA ~ SUMMER 2017 Heads up: Though this retreat is about a year away, keep in mind Alaskan cruise ships and hotels can easily be booked up by January. Plan ahead. Reminder: Lodging deposits are now due. Primer: Check out these suggestions on making the most of this retreat. Curious? Get the skinny here on this trip and how it all got started. SPRAY IT AND SAY IT Ever wonder how to spray glazes like the pros? Check out this ongoing discussion on the network. Full of practical tips and specific advice, this thread has been active for five years! That’s a lot of info. This month’s header image is a detail of work by network member Merry Arttoones. If you have comments or complaints about the newsletter, or if you’d like to include something in an upcoming issue, please message Erik through the network. Feedback is always welcome. You are receiving this email because you are a member of Cone6Pots. Thank you. |
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Tips for Members
If you just want to spout off, it is best accomplished as a blog posting. If you want to get more guidance and ideas from other members, ask a question as a new discussion topic. In the upper right corner of the lists for both types of posting, you will find an "+Add " button. Clicking it will open an editor where you create your posting. 4/16/2014
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