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The Forgetful Potter

A record of my works

I started learning pottery as a way to de-stress.  A year later, I've made quite a few things, most of which are tucked at the back of the dish cupboard. Bringing them out to photograph and use gives me great pleasure, but also reminds me of the enjoyment I had in making them.

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Sake set

This was a request from my husband, as he was gifted a bottle of very nice sake from Japan by a colleague. He had to wait about 6 weeks...

Playing with Terracotta

Inspiration: Dawn Tagawa's lovely cut out bowls and vases (no website, but Google or Pinterest her name and you'll find pictures). I...

Slab cup

Slabbing was the second technique that I learned. It involves flattening a piece of clay with a rolling pin (not to be used ever again on...

Glaze Transfers

Underglaze or overglaze transfers are an easy way to add patterns or images to your pottery. This is especially good for people who...

'Noodle' bowl

Inspired by: Timea Sido white stoneware or porcelain slipware bowl. Unfortunately, I didn't have clay slip. So my teacher and I came up...

Bubble glazing technique

I discovered this technique recently, through pinterest, initially. The technique is best described here: https://thepotterywheel.com/un...

My first cup/mug

#Clay: white earthenware, for beginner. Technique: #coiling, flat/non-foot base. Issues: One side collapsed down as it was too...

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