Hi, I'm just starting to get situated on here, I am a potter in Eugene, Or. I really got into teaware because of my fascination with sung-dynasty glazes, as well as the qualities of the clays used. This same fascination also led me to developing a body of work from locally sourced materials, which works well in Oregon as we are a very volcanic state, and many materials I need are close at hand. I often recover materials that have been misplaced by construction or other projects, as I think re-appropriation of waste in all forms is critical in our modern culture. I will be posting work as it comes out of the kiln, and welcome any questions or conversation.
Jayme Allen
Jan 13th, '11, 13:56
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Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Here are some teapots from this last weeks firing, I'll get some more pics rounded up soon.
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- 150 ml. Kyusu
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- 150ml Kyusu
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- 100ml. Kyusu
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Jan 13th, '11, 17:57
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Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Welcome Firebug to the TA's of TeaChat. Tell us, aren't all potters firebugs!!!???
Love the early kyusu work you have been doing ... definitely see a Firebug original kyusu added to the kyusu line-up.
Love the early kyusu work you have been doing ... definitely see a Firebug original kyusu added to the kyusu line-up.
Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Chip wrote:Tell us, aren't all potters firebugs!!!???
Absolutely! I think "potter" is just a short way of saying "controlled pyromaniac"
Jan 13th, '11, 20:34
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Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Nice pots, and in especially nice sizes. Do you build in filters?
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We'll see how these work.
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Jan 14th, '11, 06:04
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Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Welcome to the TAs, Jayme.
best,
................john
best,
................john
Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Very nice pots! I'm looking forward to see pictures of more of your work.
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welcome Jayme,
I like the soft feeling of your kyusu...are those made from "Oregon" clay?
best
Petr
I like the soft feeling of your kyusu...are those made from "Oregon" clay?
best
Petr
Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Yes, the clay actually came from the excavation for the new Matthew Knight basketball arena- which is within 1/4 mile of the ceramics department here- talk about local clay!
Jan 18th, '11, 05:51
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Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
firebug
beautiful kyusu
can't wait to see more !
can u please post some photos of your lids ?
cheers
cory (bonjiri)
beautiful kyusu
can't wait to see more !
can u please post some photos of your lids ?
cheers
cory (bonjiri)
Jan 31st, '11, 20:45
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Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Sooooo, how is the kyusu project coming along? Inquiring minds want to know.
Re: Firebug Pottery- Teaware from local sources
Well, I've been making production work, haven't been on the Kyusu project for a little while, also working on making my next batch of clay, so once I get that aged a little, I'll get back to it. I'll get some pics of those lids on here someday. I got some small tea bowls in the kiln, should have them out by next Monday, I'll post pics if I do any good.