Happy Customer Story #1 - The Pelletier Family

Happy Customer #1 - The Pelletier Family from Mansfield, Connecticut.

Dermot and Diana are wonderful friends with their two boys (one at UConn and the youngest in High School) are proud owners of many pieces, including this bowl of fruit with their son Christian.  They have at least two sinks (guest bathroom and the boys' bathroom with fish), tiles over their kitchen sink, lamps, and many other pieces throughout their home.  Dermot chose wine goblets at one of my shows with a bottle of wine and tried the different goblets to find the best one.  A funny story is Dermot made an order with me for blue pok-a-dot shot glasses.  Dermot went to use the shot glasses with other friends and found one leaked!!  Oops!!  I replaced the glass and Dermot has continued to keep the glass to kid me! 

Thank you for being a GREAT customers and pushing me to be more creative with my work!  We love you guys!!  David and Gina

We will be happy to post your happy story!  Please, submit your story with photos to drginafrank@yahoo.com.  If for some reason you are unhappy, talk to David - directly...he will fix it or replace it.

The Kiln is Warming Up!

We (Gina and I) have loaded 150 pieces into the kiln today!  The kiln door has been bricked up and we have started the propone burners.  We had a few difficult moments when we turned on the propane and found the damper to the chimney was frozen.  We used the blow torch to warm everything up and get everything working properly.  The kiln is now warming for the night and I will fire all day tomorrow.  More tomorrow...  David

 

First Kiln of the New Year, January 30th

We (Gina and I) are loading the first kiln of the new year and it's only 16 degrees outside right now.  We have the first third of the kiln loaded with 40 pieces including a few orders (cups, plates, gravy boats with thrown handles).  As you can see from the picture below, we have many more pieces to load.  We have taken a break to warm up in the house with tea and hot cocoa.  Stay Warm!!  David and Gina

Glazing Plates & Tiles for the next Kiln...

The tiles, plates, and bowls waiting to be placed in the gas kiln. 

New Pieces for Mugi Pottery & Gallery in New York City

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Today, I boxed up twenty-fours pieces for Mugi Studio & Gallery in New York City (the link is above).  The pieces contain teapots, vases, sugar and creamer, cover jars, letter box, and a tray.  All pieces have a little red in them...just in time for Valentine's Day!

Reindeer Sink!

I'm in the process of drying a sink for a customer.  The lip has been engraved per the customer wishes with reindeer and pine trees.  The sink is on the kitchen table to help dry it faster.

Katie Cups!

They are handbuilt porcelain with sometimes a twisted handle and then impressed with lines and designs.  I then glaze just the top of the cup and outside lip with a clear glaze.  The lines and designs are glazed with a glossy black.  David

Plates...

I have started an order of plates.  They are thrown and are in the process of drying.  I will keep you posted as they go through the process.  David

New Shapes Bisqued!

I have been trying to keep everything moving along in the studio, even though the tempature outside has been very cold.  At least, the sun came out today!!  I have been able to bisque the new vases and have them waiting to be sanded and waxed.  Stay warm everyone.  David

Working in the Studio

I'm out in the studio working on this very cold and breezy afternoon.  The heat has been on for a few hours to warm up the room and clay.  I'm close to having everything thrown for the first kiln of the new year.  The two pieces above are made out of stoneware and are a new shape for me.  Stay warm!!!  David