Over the last few weeks, I’ve spent more time at my clay table. The problem is, I don’t have many finished things that I can share.
Most of what I’ve been doing is experimenting with techniques and applications. Some of these experiments haven’t made it past the approval stage. I’ve been trying to apply what I stress in all my workshops, that is, play, experiment, stretch, because what’s the worse that can happen? You have to throw something away? So what? We always learn something along the way.
The beads up above are one of those experiments, working with Ultralight. Only the first stage, I can envision the next steps, lets see how it goes.
I’ve also been making slides to exchange on a retreat that is coming in August. I’ve had so much fun, but I can’t show them to you yet.
I’ve been adding to my cane collection, inventing different canes for my workshops. It’s one of my favorite things to do. So my work space is a mess and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
In the picture above, amoung all my canes are two new tools that I find I’m using more and more. They are from the Clay Lady, Penny Jo. I’m not using them at all like Penny Jo intended, but I knew that before I ordered them. I love tools. You can order your own in her Etsy shop
I’ve also been working towards being able to give classes and workshops right here on my blog, I’m in the middle of the learning curve, so stay tuned. I just keep thinking how much fun this is going to be.
Hi Alice,
Thank you so very much for the mention of our tools on your site! Joe and I are both tickled that you are happy with them.
Yours,
Penni Jo
Oh you’re welcome Penny Jo. I really have been using those two little guys lot. It’s such a great kit for a great price.
Alice,
I love how your canes are all different shapes and sizes. Always so colorful. I definitely need those tools. Very cool.
Patrica makes a excellent point. I too love the mix of shapes, colors and sizes in your work!
PJ
Alice, I love the picture. So much to look at. The colors and patterns are exciting and fresh!! I looked at the tool packs from Penni Jo. I wasn’t sure what do do with some of them. The peej picks look interesting.
Patricia, thanks, the tools are good for many things, I’ m just starting to try them out.
Thanks Penny Jo!
Laura. My favorite tool is a knitting needle, I truly use it all the time. Several of the tools in Penny Jo’s kit fill in where the knitting needle leaves off. pointed and rounded ends are good for all kind of things…still experimenting. Thanks for the nice words Laura!!:)