• Summer Time Is Fountain Time

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    The weather is heating up, making it a great time to put in the water feature you have always wanted. We can meet those needs by offering the pump, basin, tubing, and installation services that transforms a pot into a gorgeous bubbling fountain. The possibilities are almost endless, so stop in early for the best [...]

  • We Are Open for Memorial Day

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    We are open Memorial Day from 10a-5p. And remember, active and retired military receive 10% off every day of the year to honor their service to our country. Thank you to all who have or are currently serving.

  • It’s Finally Here. Come and Get It.

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    The Black Clay container has finally arrived.  Get in early for the best selection, because it will go fast.

  • Black Clay and Rustic Glazed Delivery Schedule

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    It looks like both containers will be coming in on Friday now.  This is not ideal, but there is very little I can do to control their arrival at this point.  I will update here if there are any more changes.

  • Estimated Black Clay Delivery

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    The new estimated delivery for the Black Clay container is now Thursday.  I will post more updates if that changes.

  • Black Clay Update

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    The black clay container is scheduled to be cleaned tomorrow and will hopefully be loaded on a truck at the end of the day.  If everything goes as planned the container should be here on Wednesday.  I will post updates if anything changes.

  • More Delays on the Black Clay Container

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    I am sorry to inform everyone that the black clay container will not be here this weekend, and it likely won’t arrive until Monday of next week.  The USDA decided to unload the entire container and check for bugs.  I wish there was a way I could speed up the process, but I am at [...]

  • Black Clay Shipment is Delayed

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    I regret to inform everyone that the USDA has decided that they want to search my container after it arrives in port tomorrow night.  This means that the delivery to Boise will be delayed anywhere from 3-5 days.  I am hoping I can get it by next Friday, but there are no guarantees.  I appreciate [...]

  • First Black Clay Shipment of the Year

    Updated: 2013-06-20 02:30:46
    Our first black clay shipment of the year arrives in port next Thursday the 25th.  If they can get it unloaded quickly, it will be here and ready to view on Saturday the 27th.   Keep checking back for updates as we approach the 25th.

  • Dyeing Clay

    Updated: 2013-06-20 01:03:39
    Is there any other way to dye clay without using colorants? Like natural things or household things that won't alter the way the clay fires?

  • Second bisque firing

    Updated: 2013-06-20 00:40:15
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  • sgraffito

    Updated: 2013-06-19 22:57:33
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  • Replacement Splash Pan for Creative Industries MP or HP Wheel

    Updated: 2013-06-19 20:12:26
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  • Wood Firing for Shino : Reduction phases

    Updated: 2013-06-19 15:09:47
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  • Waterproofing Pit Fired Slab Vases

    Updated: 2013-06-19 15:07:44
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  • Firing a lidded box

    Updated: 2013-06-19 14:45:23
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  • AM

    Updated: 2013-06-18 14:28:00
    : Tuesday , June 18, 2013 AM Kids off to school , I am Caffeinated , Got my morning beach fix , exercised Dog and off to glaze in the studio . Comet , commanding the beach at Sands . Point Posted by P.Bridges at 9:28 AM No : comments Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Hand Painted Plates ABOUT ME BRIDGES POTTERY VIDEOS YARN BOWLS JEWELRY EARING BOWLS BUTTER DISHES TIPS TECHNIQUES EVENTS VIDEO of the Week VIDEO of the WEEK NEW every Monday Go to BRIDGESPOTTERY.COM SHOP NOW Knit One , Purl Two Yarn Bowls- HOT ITEM Behind the Scenes Loading . Subscribe Here Subscribe in a reader DON'T MISS OUT . Get my blog in your email box . Each new post will get delivered once- automatically Delivered by FeedBurner Search This Blog Loading . Slab Pitcher Loading . Working

  • Bisqued and ready to glaze

    Updated: 2013-06-18 03:15:00
    : Monday , June 17, 2013 Bisqued and ready to glaze The cycle in the studio sometimes feels like the tide . It all goes out into the kiln and the shelves are bare beach exposed Then it all comes back in a . wave Looks a bit like a dishwasher Honey Pots Posted by P.Bridges at 10:15 PM No : comments Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Hand Painted Plates ABOUT ME BRIDGES POTTERY VIDEOS YARN BOWLS JEWELRY EARING BOWLS BUTTER DISHES TIPS TECHNIQUES EVENTS VIDEO of the Week VIDEO of the WEEK NEW every Monday Go to BRIDGESPOTTERY.COM SHOP NOW Knit One , Purl Two Yarn Bowls- HOT ITEM Behind the Scenes Loading . Subscribe Here Subscribe in a reader DON'T MISS OUT . Get my blog in your email box . Each new post will get delivered once- automatically Delivered

  • Cabinet Maker

    Updated: 2013-06-12 05:51:12
    There are cabinets, and then there’s this cabinet, designed by Michael Chen of the Manhattan architectural firm Normal Projects. Fitting a bedroom, study and storage in a single cabinet is no easy feat, let alone a good-looking one, but Chen and partner Karl Anderson managed to do just that for the — Continue reading…

  • Shifting Gears

    Updated: 2013-06-07 01:04:00
    : Thursday , June 6, 2013 Shifting Gears As the season's change so do we . I like to have a pretty organized schedule that can keep me moving forward . As summer approaches my day changes kids schedules , yard work , changes to my teaching schedule as my students shift gears as well . This afternoon I did a major labor of love weeding the walk . Comet didn't help much but he kept me company . It's the weeding , that I need to fit into my day in the summer . Weeding of all sorts . Happy June Here is a preview of some of my new colors . Bridges Pottery Honeycomb Bowls Posted by P.Bridges at 8:04 PM No : comments Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Hand Painted Plates ABOUT ME BRIDGES POTTERY VIDEOS YARN BOWLS JEWELRY EARING BOWLS BUTTER DISHES TIPS

  • Clay Blog Review: May 2013

    Updated: 2013-06-02 18:49:04
    Welcome back to the Clay Blog Review! If this is your first visit you can view previous months of the Clay Blog Review, check the Pottery Making Blog for other interesting info or check the Home Page for news and links to other great resources. The Can’t Miss The best of show for pottery blogging [...]

  • Staying in Shape for Pottery

    Updated: 2013-05-31 22:28:00
    : Friday , May 31, 2013 Staying in Shape for Pottery Lots of people ask me You must have really strong arms doing pottery And I do . Aside from the usual gym type workout my arms get a good workout doing lots of non pottery work . I thought I would share today's upper body excersize . This is great for shoulders , tricepts and bicepts . It is important that you do this when it is very hot out so that you sweat a lot to get the full . benefit Be sure to press really hard with the scrubby . mop Lower your grip for greater focus on the lower arm . muscles Posted by P.Bridges at 5:28 PM No : comments Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Hand Painted Plates ABOUT ME BRIDGES POTTERY VIDEOS YARN BOWLS JEWELRY EARING BOWLS BUTTER DISHES TIPS TECHNIQUES EVENTS

  • Photo Day

    Updated: 2013-05-28 20:06:00
    : Tuesday , May 28, 2013 Photo Day Taking pictures of pottery can be very time consuming and sometimes I get into a vortex and get really picky so it takes even longer . Good pictures are all over but great ones really show the work . A so-so picture of a bowl can hide it's flaws . There are a lot of potters selling on-line with pretty poor pictures . I suspect they don't sell as well as the better potters with great pictures . nbsp Here are a few in the making and still they are not totally adjusted and finished but interesting to . see Posted by P.Bridges at 3:06 PM No : comments Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Hand Painted Plates ABOUT ME BRIDGES POTTERY VIDEOS YARN BOWLS JEWELRY EARING BOWLS BUTTER DISHES TIPS TECHNIQUES EVENTS VIDEO of the

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