BITS AND PIECES IN THE STUDIO
New work ideas
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Open day last weekend a great success |
Invitation to Ceramic group exhibition
New invitation from Brunswick STreet exhibition to participate in ceramics exhibition in October
More sales at Brunswick Galleries in Melbourne
I was invited to a group exhibition in Melbourne for Australasia Now. I sold 'I never promised you a rose garden'
Easy way to collect and recycle slip from slip casting
I was always having trouble collecting slip from a mold after a slip pour. After some brainstorming we did this. I got a large bowl. See the blue one in the photo. This is to collect any major accidental spills. I put a 5 litre bottle in the blue bowl. The bottle has quite a narrow opening at the top for the screw on lid. In this opening for the the lid I place a small yellow funnel. I chose this funnel as it fits nicely into the narrow opening in the top of the white bottle.. It is an unusual shape. I think I bought it in a kitchen supply shop. I then place a large funnel in the smaller yellow funnel It proves to be a good fit.
I use the two funnels because the black funnel is too big for the opening in the five litre white bottle but has a generous top that takes all quantities of slip. I use the yellow funnel because it does fit in the five litre white bottle. It also holds the black funnel in place allowing the slip to quickly and efficiently enter the white bottle guided by the black funnel with out any spillage. Total cost about $25 for funnels and bowls or less if you have any around the place.
I now pour any excess slip in any quantity in the black funnel. All slip goes in the funnels then into the 5 litre white bottle. There is no spillage and no mess and slip is already bottled ready to be recycled or reuse as desired.
I use the two funnels because the black funnel is too big for the opening in the five litre white bottle but has a generous top that takes all quantities of slip. I use the yellow funnel because it does fit in the five litre white bottle. It also holds the black funnel in place allowing the slip to quickly and efficiently enter the white bottle guided by the black funnel with out any spillage. Total cost about $25 for funnels and bowls or less if you have any around the place.
I now pour any excess slip in any quantity in the black funnel. All slip goes in the funnels then into the 5 litre white bottle. There is no spillage and no mess and slip is already bottled ready to be recycled or reuse as desired.
Open DAY
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News from abroadToday received an order from the United Kingdom This might explain the rapid increase in page views for Sophi Ceramics
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Damp Boxes
I made one two weeks ago. It works great
Clay Damp Boxes - My new best friend
From Meagan Chaney Gumpert - Monday, March 21, 2011
Anyone who has worked with clay knows there is a lot of process involved. Certain things need to be done at certain times. But what do you do if your time and the clay’s time aren’t in sync? Well, I’ve used Damp Boxes and kept clay wet for up to a year in these babies. And I’m finding this method is perfect for the brief intervals of time I’m able to sneak out to the studio. It’s a cheep and easy solution.
In a nutshell, it works because of the way plaster absorbs water. If plaster is dryer than clay, it will draw moisture from the clay. If the plaster has been soaked I water, then it keeps the clay from drying out and maintains a humid atmosphere within the box.
Here’s how to make a Damp Box:
I made one two weeks ago. It works great
Clay Damp Boxes - My new best friend
From Meagan Chaney Gumpert - Monday, March 21, 2011
Anyone who has worked with clay knows there is a lot of process involved. Certain things need to be done at certain times. But what do you do if your time and the clay’s time aren’t in sync? Well, I’ve used Damp Boxes and kept clay wet for up to a year in these babies. And I’m finding this method is perfect for the brief intervals of time I’m able to sneak out to the studio. It’s a cheep and easy solution.
In a nutshell, it works because of the way plaster absorbs water. If plaster is dryer than clay, it will draw moisture from the clay. If the plaster has been soaked I water, then it keeps the clay from drying out and maintains a humid atmosphere within the box.
Here’s how to make a Damp Box:
- Fill bottom of plastic tubs with 1 -1 ½” of mixed plaster. Plaster mixing guidelines here.
- Allow plaster to set/dry.
- Add water. How much?? Depends on the size of the box. I add water till there is 1/8” of water and then wait till that is absorbed. With a new damp box, it could take several rounds of adding water and letting it absorb. My damp boxes are 7 years old, so I occasionally add more water to “recharge” them. Basically, you want it to be wet without having pools of water on top.
Good News: I received an invitation today to participate in a group exhibition at Brunswick Gallery in Melbourne. July 21-Aug 3 an Australian theme All welcome
Brunswick Gallery Deems The science dome work as awesome. Thank you Miriam.
wORK IN progress: tHE sCIENCE dOME IN THE aCT
International Representation
Now in New Zealand
This platter sold at the Auckland Show, the biggest Ceramic show in New Zealand
Also my Platters in Gallery in Wellington
SOLO EXHIBITION
New exhibition Space Floating plates plates now at CRAFT ACT London Circuit Canberra CBD One Man Show
At BRUNSWICK GALLERIES NOVEMBER 11-20 322 Brunswick Street Fitzroy Melbourne VIC Opening night Fri 11 October 5-9 All welcome STUDIO OPEN DAY Saturday 29 October 11am-4pm 16 Buchanan St Narrabundah ACT
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