Day...ah #$*& it...

It's been too many days to count now. I still have no studio. We never moved and are now staying a my friend's mother's house. I was feeling too depressed to even have the slight urge to want to make work...not anymore... I still have my wheel, which means I could still make work without having a full studio...but I need somewhere to fire. I THINK I may have an answer to that for at least this first firing I hope. Then maybe I can look more to the long run option..renting space somewhere or from someone. And I suppose finding out where we'll be living next will be of some importance in that decision.

For now, I already have several custom orders and a few shows that I need work for...It's making me antsy and nervous. The holiday's are right around the corner. I don't want summer to be over. :(

And yes, that is a REAL waterfall. Right near where I'm staying right now. Nestled in the woods in a secret spot...

Studio loveliness.

Okay! Etsy featured my studio in their blog, The Storque. So check it out- Studio Envy

SUPER SALE.

I've decided I need to make some room in the studio...now. That means big sale, SUPER SALE. I'll be posting studio seconds and samples and some old work, some really really old. I'm waiting on my kiln to cool and don't quite feel like getting dirty today, so I figured I'd empty some shelves and some boxes and get this stuff out of the studio. I've already posted a lot but I need to take a break. So be sure to check back as I'll be posting lots more.

And of course I'll still be posting new work like this bottle I posted yesterday. It comes with a cork to use if you want to use it for oil or whatever or you can use it as a vase.

Working.

I've been working like crazy the past few days and have slacked off a bit in the online world. Finally posted some more work in my shop. I posted a few 3 tripod sets. I thought I'd offer them this way because they are a bit off model from my others. I made these 12 just before I decided on a standard size for these little cuties. I'm also offering them at 3 for $25, so they are a pretty sweet deal. I think they'd be great for Valentine's day. Give one to a special someone with a super delicious dark chocolate truffle in it or maybe a pair of earrings or special ring.

(Oh, how I love my wedding rings)

I've also posted this little bird bowl. I've since worked out all the bugs in this design, but this one was the first, so it has a few issues. I still couldn't bear to smash it, it really came out quite lovely. So, it's a bit rocky on it's 4 little feet and the beak is more brown than I would like it to be. It will still look lovely displayed or used to hold some sweets. And it feels so nice when you hold in your hands.

Tomorrow is going to be a finishing day. I made about 15 vases that all need to be carved tomorrow.....boy, am I gonna have a sore hand.