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6-Dec-2005
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A QUICK and EASY pot
When I first started making pots they were ALL slab pots, mostly shohin and mame.
As pots got bigger, techniques got more involved. I decided last weekend to make an old style slab oval pot and photo the assembly. This is a quick and easy made pot. First clay is rolled out and a pattern is used to mark and cut the bottom. Note, it is pre-marked for drain hole/wiring hole spots. Then clay is cut out and drain holes cut. Some rough side slabs are rolled and cut to rough length and exact height I want.
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6-Dec-2005
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This is an easy/quick pot because the sides are SIMPLY attached and overlapped for a contemporary flare. Slip is used to "glue" sides and a tool is used to smooth joints.
Note they are cut at an angle where overlapped and attached off-center of pot side to further have a contemporary flare and to keep from having them directly in front of your face when viewing. This becomes more important later after decorating and finishing.
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________________________________ If you want to be Different.... You have to DO something Different! __________________________________________ Some people NEVER take the time to do a job right the first time.... but, they always seem to make the time to do it over again... ____________________________________________ Dale Cochoy Wild Things Bonsai Studio Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery Hartville, Ohio |
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6-Dec-2005
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Next feet are cut from a slab and attached with slip.
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________________________________ If you want to be Different.... You have to DO something Different! __________________________________________ Some people NEVER take the time to do a job right the first time.... but, they always seem to make the time to do it over again... ____________________________________________ Dale Cochoy Wild Things Bonsai Studio Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery Hartville, Ohio |
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6-Dec-2005
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Assembly finished.
pot and joints cleaned. A few pre-decoration touches. The "most Important" touches added  After a few weeks of drying I'll show this pot bisqued, decorated (glazed) and the final high-fired result. This pot is 12" long before shrinking in drying and firing, and about 2 1/4" deep inside. I have about ONE hour, or a little more, in this pot at this point. I hope you enjoyed. Dale
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________________________________ If you want to be Different.... You have to DO something Different! __________________________________________ Some people NEVER take the time to do a job right the first time.... but, they always seem to make the time to do it over again... ____________________________________________ Dale Cochoy Wild Things Bonsai Studio Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery Hartville, Ohio |
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6-Dec-2005
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Nice looking pot Dale! Very original in a good kinda way. Look forward to see it finished...
Jorge
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6-Dec-2005
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Thanks Freak,
BTW, it's not just "original".... there is not another one just like it. That's important to me. Thanks, Dale
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________________________________ If you want to be Different.... You have to DO something Different! __________________________________________ Some people NEVER take the time to do a job right the first time.... but, they always seem to make the time to do it over again... ____________________________________________ Dale Cochoy Wild Things Bonsai Studio Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery Hartville, Ohio |
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6-Dec-2005
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bonsaiTALK Master
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Neat Dale! I like the way you handled the over laps. I have been placeing them on either end But not on overlaps, I make a cut to bring buts together, then smooth out the seam.
Takes me about 5 hrs to get to this point. Bob O |
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6-Dec-2005
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Yes Bob, If you want to have a seam that doesn't show the overlapped joint you describe is a good way. To get a "jointless" oval you need a wheel or mold. Which, is much safer to resist a seperation crack. This extreme overlap I used is more of a "decoration technique" ,I guess , than anything else. It is more "pleasing" ( I should say) in the final glazed product Hopefully you'll see.
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________________________________ If you want to be Different.... You have to DO something Different! __________________________________________ Some people NEVER take the time to do a job right the first time.... but, they always seem to make the time to do it over again... ____________________________________________ Dale Cochoy Wild Things Bonsai Studio Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery Hartville, Ohio |
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6-Dec-2005
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YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME
 
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Dale, I really like this overlap pot. It gives some character to the pot. Over the last few years I have watched your work go from real nice to top draw, but hey what do I know...and I miss getting my hands in clay but that is another story.
Jay
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6-Dec-2005
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A very humble student
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You say, "a quick and easy pot," but for those like me who are "all thumbs," I always think there
is magic in your hands (and all the other wonderful potters here on the forum). I always marvel at your work. |
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