October 2025 – new bird bath
I made this bird-bath pedestal (together with a large saucer) 2 years ago. Last year in a sharp frost, the original saucer shattered. For some reason, the pedestal was completely undamaged. I used 18lb of reclaimed clay to make this new bowl. It is somewhat deeper with a more curved shape. It was the largest […]
Getting ready for Pot Fest, Melton Mowbray, 2022

Countdown to PotFest – Melton Mowbray , 4th -6th November
20 Mug project – part 3

The mugs, now with handles and bisque-fired, ready for glazing.
20 mugs in a day -part 2

First fruits of the mug project – not too bad – I ended up with 17 reasonable mug bodies. Made the handles also – attaching them will be done on another day.
20 mugs in a day

Having watched Jeff from YouTube site ‘potters journal’ make 100 mugs in one day, I was feeling inspired and decided to attempt 20. Got my balls of clay ready first, each 15 oz. This is a reasonable task in itself.