I picked up these mugs last week when I went to Dover for my final post-op visit. They were made by Salmon Falls Stoneware and they’re salt-glazed. The big one is for hubby’s coffee habit. Now he doesn’t have to “leave” the poker table while he’s playing on the computer: no need to go for refills. The “little” mug also holds a lot of liquid. I had to try out a number of them until I found one that had a comfortable handle. I can fit two fingers in there, no more. Not so great when I have sore hands, but then I end up holding it by the bowl of the mug anyway. Something to keep in mind when I start on the wheel.
I forgot to mention some good news I received the other day: some of my beads and pendants will be featured in Beads 2010!!! I ended up going through my stock and sending an assortment in for their consideration. I have no idea which pieces they selected, and worse, I have no idea which pieces I ended up sending in. Mental note: take a picture next year. I’ll also have a necklace and pair of earring in the summer issue of Stringing, but this time I know what pendant and beads to make for backstock.
I’m also mulling over what I want to submit to Bead Dreams 2010 this year. Last year they essentially snubbed ceramic pieces, so the clay community rose up and made a stink. This year we have a category, so we better have a good turnout or this will probably be our last chance. Rather than use the molds that I’ve made from my antique buttons, I think I’d like to create something from my sketchbook. Hopefully it will translate well into three dimensions.
I’m working from home today (on my new laptop!! Yay), since the weather is really unpleasant today. There’s a mix of “stuff” falling from the sky today, a little of everything. I’m sure the meterologists have a special name for it, but I call it sleaze ( I figure that’s pretty all-encompasing).
Back to work. Think Spring!
Tags: beads 2010, pottery, stringing
February 24th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Congrats on the publications! That is great news. Can’t wait to be surprised (along with you!) as to what made the cut. Enjoy the day! Erin
February 24th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I did the same thing. Send an assortment in to Beads 2010 – something got picked but I don’t know what and I don’t know what I sent!