tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post9011029954569554690..comments2023-10-20T07:04:01.162-04:00Comments on Summers Studio: A woe filled tale of two heartsSummersStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-13651542851233049592011-02-09T10:47:37.794-05:002011-02-09T10:47:37.794-05:00You know me, I love the pale blue ones... as for f...You know me, I love the pale blue ones... as for flaws, that's what makes life perfect.<br /><br />:-)<br />Peaceful day,<br />Julia~Drawn to The Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821088207872466505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-55436805617829307172011-02-01T16:06:28.142-05:002011-02-01T16:06:28.142-05:00Despite the ‘flaws', I think these hearts are ...Despite the ‘flaws', I think these hearts are terrific - love the texture and colour, LeAnn. I will have another go, if the result isn’t what it should be, I will put the piece aside and just let the problem stay on the back burner. I won’t sell flaws either - pride gets in the way of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-8169989030647193572011-02-01T01:51:03.179-05:002011-02-01T01:51:03.179-05:00Sometimes I keep trying - if I still can't get...Sometimes I keep trying - if I still can't get past the problem - I put it aside and leave it be for awhile, think it through again - and then have a fresh try. <br />Sometimes - I rethink the process - how to achieve the result, using a different approach. <br />I know you will solve this problem. And that glaze is something gorgeous.stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-12187805877271365812011-01-31T22:21:50.973-05:002011-01-31T22:21:50.973-05:00I usually back off for a while and rethink, or re ...I usually back off for a while and rethink, or re attempt, with a new day, a new mind.<br />These are really lovely though, the teeny teeny imperfections you point out are really not a problem to most of us, we love them , teeny cracks and all!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429728755732852655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-12789323239596443882011-01-31T22:20:04.311-05:002011-01-31T22:20:04.311-05:00I have a few things I do with setbacks…
1. Put pie...I have a few things I do with setbacks…<br />1. Put pieces that I know are not perfect into a bin for a while. Maybe I can use them in some concrete stepping stone project - I refuse to sell "seconds" - just decreases the value of my work that is out there…<br />2. Try and try again. Ask friend for advice. Google it…<br />3. If I get really discouraged, I just put it aside and move onto something new.<br /><br />It gets hard when you only have so much time to spend in the studio. And as you know - when the clay doesn't want to play, and you are getting into a bad mood - it's best to squirt some water on it, wrap it up, then go do something else productive (like eat chocolate, have a cup of coffee, read a book or catch up with blogs and friends, go for a walk or at least watch birds if you are lucky enough to have some visiting close to the windows)...Marsha of Marsha Neal Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15326184577849290068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-19677173560882746242011-01-31T21:14:43.849-05:002011-01-31T21:14:43.849-05:00Ssshhhh-no one can see those mistakes but you!Ssshhhh-no one can see those mistakes but you!Mary Newton Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476789053362992834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-12897825385033742822011-01-31T18:55:09.291-05:002011-01-31T18:55:09.291-05:00Set backs...we all have them at one time or anothe...Set backs...we all have them at one time or another. Usually by the time I have determined that things are not going as planned, I'm totally frustrated! I walk away...and revisit the "set back" another day. Sometimes success...sometimes not. Just got to keep plugging:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-60735928321481088212011-01-31T18:23:52.651-05:002011-01-31T18:23:52.651-05:00depends - i either go at it right away... or i ste...depends - i either go at it right away... or i step back and work through the process... but i don't let it shoo me off of learning... i am proud to say that i have grown in that way... <br />your pieces are so lovely - i love the aqua on the stoneware... and i have to agree about that salmony color - it is lovely!<br />good luck -mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-55543998285220300762011-01-31T17:04:28.346-05:002011-01-31T17:04:28.346-05:00LOVE that blue and olive green glaze!! And I esp. ...LOVE that blue and olive green glaze!! And I esp. love the denim blue hearts at the top. You sound like a woman on a mission. It's just a matter of time before you conquer these annoying quirks in your materials!lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-11130699545662522892011-01-31T15:40:17.281-05:002011-01-31T15:40:17.281-05:00Oh my gosh these are beautiful! Flaws and all I wo...Oh my gosh these are beautiful! Flaws and all I would take them in a heart beat. Especially since those flaws look like they are aesthetic and not structural. Send them my way and I show you what a damaged little heart can do!!! ;-)Shannon Chomanczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-76183305759129696892011-01-31T13:33:43.846-05:002011-01-31T13:33:43.846-05:00Great question. I don't deal well with setback...Great question. I don't deal well with setbacks initially; I retreat and mope for a bit, go through a "why do I bother - I am SO uncreative" tantrum, and then, eventually, decide to try again with a few tweaks. I wish I could skip the first 2 steps but at least I make it through nowadays instead of just giving up. I like how you're approaching your current issue as a creative challenge; of course to me these hearts are gorgeous, but I understand that feeling of "I can do better!" So, enjoy the challenge!Anna Learhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11693548595547604405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-73366076072494379152011-01-31T12:51:41.235-05:002011-01-31T12:51:41.235-05:00A problem like this is an opportunity to shine. To...A problem like this is an opportunity to shine. To work through what didn't work and find something that will. But really? I don't see a thing wrong with these. I am more about the imperfect than the perfect. Will these bust in two? Or crumble to bits? Are they less strong? Or is it more of an aesthetic thing? I think they are lovely and you know I will take your so-called rejects any day!<br />Enjoy the day, LeAnn!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-43003059767826133952011-01-31T09:03:38.403-05:002011-01-31T09:03:38.403-05:00i just ignore the set back and keep going..the bli...i just ignore the set back and keep going..the blistering glazed pieces might need to be in a hotter spot in the kiln..the porcelain cracking i think is a stretch "mark". it happens with my non porcelain clay when it's gotten a tad dry before"punching " a hole. the pressure disturbs the direction of the clays interconnecting plates...or something like that.Spirited Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177223122928766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271523238994498216.post-21247355408186934002011-01-31T08:31:15.328-05:002011-01-31T08:31:15.328-05:00Well, after the initial letdown like someone just ...Well, after the initial letdown like someone just popped my balloon, I usually just try again, tweaking the process just like you said until it comes out right. It can be discouraging at times but there is such satisfaction when it works! Good Luck.Laura Twifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540487230113700516noreply@blogger.com