The weather continues to be stunning. The warm sun trying to persuade me to get the deck chair out and soak up the sun. Once in the work shop though, I soon became engrossed. I really needed to get some slip casting done. I really enjoy this process but it is one of the messiest and dusty jobs I do, beaten only to the post by glazing.
As you will see from the images i have all my moulds working concurrently. This can be a little hectic at times but it is the most productive way to work.
I use four different colours of slip, I was just working with white today!
It is crucial to be patient while slip casting. There is nothing worse than ruining a piece or turning out a second through impatience. Now I have a larger workshop I am able to work on other things during the drying and hardening up periods.
I spent quite a while packing up an order for Hobbs Cafe in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Once I had returned I got on with some hand building.
I was disappointed to receive a call from The Roundhouse of Horbury today. I sent their order out last week. They are delighted with the work but one of the teapots had arrived broken. The Tea pots are the most time consuming. It is also unpleasant for the receiver to have to call me and report the breakages.
It is so frustrating...does anyone out there have any advice or recommendations??
Here's what I do:
- I bubble wrap
- I bubble wrap again
- I put wrapped work in small box
- I surround by more packaging..foam, polystyrene, shredded paper etc.
- I put inside a larger box
- I try to ensure there is no movement
- I seal it up with FRAGILE tape
Having used a few different couriers I now only use the royal mail recorder 1st class or Special Delivery. (breakages have been fewer) I can only imagine that they play football with the boxes:-(
If any one has cracked this problem then please tell me your secret!
If any one has cracked this problem then please tell me your secret!
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