Clay and Ginger
Pottery meets cooking here! CnG chronicles the evolution of my new home pottery studio and sometimes the parallel fun of cooking. These are two of my favorite ingredients in both creative activities. And you wouldn't believe the similarities - hot ovens, mixing recipes, and surprising results!
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Large Cinnamon Flower Vase and Utensil Holder from Goldhawk Pottery.
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Ceramic Votive Candle Holder Luminary Set of 2 in White with Pale Yellow Rim by Goldhawk Pottery Etc
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Here’s my dad at work making a wine cork trivet. As you can see, he has quite a shop with hefty tools. He first figures out the size frame he needs by assembling corks in a little cardboard frame. Then he makes the frame and glues the corners together. These photos show some of the next steps.
1. apply a piece of plywood to the bottom and use a nail gun to attach it to the frame
2. Photo showing the frame turned right side up and the corks that will eventually go inside.
3. Remove dust from the frame using a special cloth.
4. Put polyurethane on the frame using a clean rag. He uses multiple coats, dries each coat, and sands each too.
The wood frame is made from spalted maple with beautiful black lines in the wood grain. Wait til you see the finished product!
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Here’s a preview of work that I pulled out the kiln today. For the first time in a while I didn’t feel that awful disappointment…
The cobalt mugs were a special order, and the turquoise items with black/brown rims were a special order. Other items have been requested too. Videos of the kiln opening coming soon.
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Black Knitting Yarn Bowl with Portholes and Textured Buttons by Goldhawk Pottery.
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Resolution Number One…good food!! My cobalt blue bowl with lemon is featured here. Happy New Year everyone!!
