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   LJ (lj@zirk.us)'s status on Wednesday, 22-Oct-2025 06:24:11 JST LJ

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   I'm not looking for perfect. But there's a difference between recognizing the hand of the potter & flawed work that should be corrected.

   One porcelain artist made exquisite pieces, but every item was badly crazed. This wasn't raku or a specialty firing where crazing is a feature. I have a hard time understanding how you can be a production potter & not understand about critical flaws in the making.

   But I have a new mug that is my new favorite.

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     LJ (lj@zirk.us)'s status on Wednesday, 22-Oct-2025 06:24:12 JST LJ

     I went to a well known juried art show today & bought myself a mug. Yes, I'm a potter. Yes, I make mugs. But this is completely different from what I create & it makes me smile. I had a lovely conversation with the potter.

     There were a number of potters there & I was shocked by how many of them were selling work with flaws I would consider unacceptable for functional ware. Including glaze pitting & crazing, & work significantly warped.

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     Mr. Bill repeated this.