tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.comments2023-05-29T11:07:02.343-04:00Learning to be FearlessGraciela Testa Lynthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-43781052150209742992016-02-06T10:45:47.531-05:002016-02-06T10:45:47.531-05:00Linda Starr left a comment saying "what a fun...Linda Starr left a comment saying "what a fun trip and a nice long one too, do you slow cool your marbles ? my glass pieces tend to crackle so I don't use them in functional pieces, how about yours ?" For some reason the comment isn't appearing here. But to answer Linda's question: I use marbles only on decorative pieces. Those platters are meant to be decorative. I also started testing glass frits, but I intend to use them only for decorative pieces.Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04415431533742764329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-22160592754161785952016-02-06T04:57:57.709-05:002016-02-06T04:57:57.709-05:00what a fun trip and a nice long one too, do you sl...what a fun trip and a nice long one too, do you slow cool your marbles ? my glass pieces tend to crackle so I don't use them in functional pieces, how about yours ?Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-5811982401667874552015-05-03T19:56:35.631-04:002015-05-03T19:56:35.631-04:00Thanks Marian! I need to try a different white gla...Thanks Marian! I need to try a different white glaze bec they didn't turn out very well with the one I have... Keep experimenting!Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-62364352224810457642015-05-03T18:30:39.906-04:002015-05-03T18:30:39.906-04:00Love 'em! Just use a white glaze so they show ...Love 'em! Just use a white glaze so they show up better.<br />All the best, <br />Marian Marian Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293178858923587499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-4623518575155361892015-01-09T12:18:02.434-05:002015-01-09T12:18:02.434-05:00wonderful memories, and I can totally relate to th...wonderful memories, and I can totally relate to the cold studio. Tall Pines Studio and Garden Cottage Wools and Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362920475071379782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-66012464852569362072015-01-06T21:15:44.687-05:002015-01-06T21:15:44.687-05:00Like that look!Like that look!Mr. Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696214535601007261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-92166662101762834472015-01-05T21:37:22.085-05:002015-01-05T21:37:22.085-05:00I love it. I don't think I ever knew the story...I love it. I don't think I ever knew the story behind that painting. It sure is another link to the artistry in our family. Love.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666829388445902841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-74813937851245170862014-07-16T10:33:35.315-04:002014-07-16T10:33:35.315-04:00Thank you Linda! It's really wonderful... I...Thank you Linda! It's really wonderful... I'm grateful to my husband who did all the work!Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-10886192727272984472014-07-16T02:20:43.091-04:002014-07-16T02:20:43.091-04:00So nice to have a new space, looks great.So nice to have a new space, looks great.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-69610787825117362502014-04-28T18:32:50.514-04:002014-04-28T18:32:50.514-04:00Thank you so much for such a great introductory pi...Thank you so much for such a great introductory piece for this craft! Pottery classes are something we really like to include in our summer camps here in Seattle. It’s satisfying for a beginner, and in many cases leads to a lifelong love of the craft.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://classesncamps.com/the-art-of-pottery-making/" rel="nofollow"><strong><em>Art Of pottery making</em></strong></a>danishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308883736643094248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-90997481321652414022014-04-25T09:50:52.444-04:002014-04-25T09:50:52.444-04:00Hi Linda! Yes... I'll almost double my space a...Hi Linda! Yes... I'll almost double my space and more space = more pots! So I'm pretty excited!<br /><br />Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-68035811524577293492014-04-25T00:58:34.428-04:002014-04-25T00:58:34.428-04:00pain in the neck but hopefully worth it in the end...pain in the neck but hopefully worth it in the end.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-59292789831028312322014-03-09T20:59:40.151-04:002014-03-09T20:59:40.151-04:00Wow! Lots to think about. Andi and Peggy: we break...Wow! Lots to think about. Andi and Peggy: we break lots of things "ceremoniously". I think that, for me, the issue is that these pots survived for so long to meet such a sad end. And I admit that I place more value on handmade artisanal items than on industrial products. Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-31137357105679594332014-03-09T20:46:15.924-04:002014-03-09T20:46:15.924-04:00For Alexa's bridal shower, I combed through lo...For Alexa's bridal shower, I combed through local thrift shops to find enough different cup/saucer sets for each guest to pick one and use it at the tea party, then take it home as a favor. I ended up buying way more than we needed. Everyone ended up with their memento (I took a couple of sets for my collection). Then, since we didn't know what else to do with the leftovers, and since it seemed like a fun (traditional?) thing to do, at the wedding, all the guest smashed the cups and saucers. Are these less worthy of our concern because they were not "art," but rather, something that had already been discarded by someone else?<br /><br />And what is it about breaking pottery? Isn't it a Greek wedding custom? Also, a Jewish custom to break a glass?Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666829388445902841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-18129704358409266332014-03-09T17:48:48.114-04:002014-03-09T17:48:48.114-04:00Gracie, very well said and thought out. I don'...Gracie, very well said and thought out. I don't think one needs to have an art degree to see the absurdness of this event. It's about having respect for those that have gone before us and respect for those not yet born. I know the artist was trying to prove a point but in the end (I think) this kind of act was for the shock effect... I'm tired of being "shocked", life has enough of that organically w/out conjuring it up on purpose.sheilasarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10165168171932608529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-71918025643183275152014-03-09T14:07:27.021-04:002014-03-09T14:07:27.021-04:00The WeiWei exhibit was here in Miami, and it was o...The WeiWei exhibit was here in Miami, and it was on the news for a week. I was rooting for the smasher, has I had been, and still am, appalled at WeiWei smashing and painting those pots.pat's potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765212775695074548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-53253023009746763472014-03-09T13:52:19.378-04:002014-03-09T13:52:19.378-04:00wasn't there a rock band that destroyed guitar...wasn't there a rock band that destroyed guitars on stage years ago?<br /><br />It is easy to destroy what you did not create.<br /><br />It is a human pattern, not a good one.Tall Pines Studio and Garden Cottage Wools and Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362920475071379782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-14154978029880288562014-03-01T12:43:51.924-05:002014-03-01T12:43:51.924-05:00:) Thanks Andi!:) Thanks Andi!Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-83521483330444622692014-02-28T20:07:19.508-05:002014-02-28T20:07:19.508-05:00Regarding legs and abdominals: It helps a lot to t...Regarding legs and abdominals: It helps a lot to take a deep breath, but don't hold it. When you are doing the hardest work (eg. sitting up during crunches), exhale forcefully. It'll give you more power. Hope this helps and I'm so impressed with how strong you are. You make yourself out to be frail, but you are NOT!<br />xoxoAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666829388445902841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-77912209195810712262014-02-18T11:37:38.060-05:002014-02-18T11:37:38.060-05:00Hey Cynthia! How's retirement going?Hey Cynthia! How's retirement going?Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04415431533742764329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-18178662597466759592014-02-16T22:16:59.881-05:002014-02-16T22:16:59.881-05:00Very nicely said!Very nicely said!Cynthia Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581869423143617433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-16194020845554412762014-02-16T18:29:12.530-05:002014-02-16T18:29:12.530-05:00Thanks Pat. You're my role model!
Thanks Judy...Thanks Pat. You're my role model!<br /><br />Thanks Judy. It was easy for me because several unexpected events came together at the same time to make my early retirement possible. I'm acutely aware that I would still be at my "day job" otherwise.Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04415431533742764329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-81008763840508006702014-02-16T13:11:39.755-05:002014-02-16T13:11:39.755-05:00Grace is spot on with this one. The professional ...Grace is spot on with this one. The professional work force is exhausting along with raising a family. You find your personal needs always being put to the back burner for later and later never comes. Well said Grace.Judith Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362656980605170368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-72476801114979516972014-02-16T12:21:05.162-05:002014-02-16T12:21:05.162-05:00Love this blog. I have almost the same story, and...Love this blog. I have almost the same story, and YES, life is good♥pat's potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765212775695074548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365515725192549457.post-66736028870307524042014-02-02T11:40:31.507-05:002014-02-02T11:40:31.507-05:00Hi Erin! I suspect you're right. I wouldn'...Hi Erin! I suspect you're right. I wouldn't trade sitting at the wheel for sitting at the computer though!Graciela Testa Lynthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758181938892880174noreply@blogger.com