Monday, January 28, 2013

Functional, Yes! Necessary????

In keeping with the dedication to functionalism that I displayed in the churn last time I have returned to making jugs this week. When I was just starting in clay.I got a call from daughter Kate who teaches art in Charlotte. She said,"Dad, make me a couple of face jugs". I replied, " What's a face jug ?" She said " Make a jug and put a face on it !" That started an adventure in jug making that lasted about a year. I never really got into making that many faces but I did get into making jugs.They are really good for skills training. It's not easy to get them nice and full at the shoulder but strong enough to support the spout.  A couple of the biggest ones have sectional bodies, all have the spouts thrown then attached. They are a fun challenge and I know they will be big sellers, every home needs several to store cider, whiskey, vinegar, etc. I may have finally found that easy money item.




7 comments:

  1. Not so easy, great to see all the various sizes lined up together.

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  2. Yes, Dennis, I suspect the easy money will finally start to flow. I particularly like that bottom jug.

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  3. Thanks folks. Hollis. It's my favorite.I think the spring of the handle works well with the body of the piece.

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  4. Well done! I hope the easy money comes flowing in.

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  5. Hey, how did I miss this post? Jugs are my very favorite pottery thing. The NC Pottery Center in Seagrove has some beauties, every time I go there I head straight for them. I want to say I like your jugs, but somehow that sounds really profane, haha!

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  6. Thanks Tracey. I'm glad that you like them. I'm glad that I like them too because I suspect I will own them for a while.

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