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<p>:wave: Hi.</p><p>Infosec/GRC consultant specializing in program management, risk assessment and mitigation, and small-g governance. That's my hobby. My profession is running Glass & Stone Pottery Studio in Lake Stevens, Washington, USA.</p>
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Post #3229508
Week 1 of classes - 4 class sessions, 27 total students (max 36), 6 of those first-time students, used 100 pounds of our House Blend stoneware (which is what all new students start with). Week 2 just wrapped and used just under 25 pounds - which is a much bigger drop than I was expecting!
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Post #3229507
@KindlyWizard@strangeobject.space No, it&#39;s that Week 1 is learning to throw / make pots, Week 2 is learning to trim (and then practice throwing after you&#39;ve finished trimming). I expected it to drop somewhat, that&#39;s just more than I anticipated. The best measure of skill increase that I have identified is the weight of pieces going into the kiln. With House Blend everyone&#39;s using clay from a common locker, with 1 and 2 pound balls (plus 5+ pound logs, but that&am...
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Post #3229506
I needed a fence / wall for the studio shop that would provide a decent level of security, not require a permit (and that was a fun bit of research, let me tell you,) be easy to build without hiring contractors, *and* look reasonably good and cohesive. I also wanted to make it usable as a display backdrop for planters and wall decor. I think I did all right...
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Post #3229505
Every step in the process of making pottery is a new and exciting way to ruin your pot, eh @lj? Working with porcelain, while demoing and experimenting and chatting with students I &quot;accidentally&quot; threw a beautiful moon jar-ish pot. Nearly perfectly spherical, small flared rim, lovely proportions and balance; about 10&quot; across and maybe 11&quot; tall including the foot and the rim. But I slipping while trimming and now it&#39;s in the reclaim bin. Oh well, th...
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Post #3229504
@adampknave You and @ifixcoinops need to talk :)