It was a privilege to be there firing with the team at the Bill Moon kiln of Imagine Peace Pottery and learning the more advanced and planned firing techniques rather than simply having the goal of making temperature. Having a plan means thinking about how to influence the pots by even the type of wood or materials burned.

In this firing, raku low-fire pots were made by placing them in the rear of the kiln near the chimney. At the correct temperature, a built-in back door was opened, and pots were pulled out hot and reduced in a container, creating copper colors and smoke lines.

At wood firings community is built. Many other artists gathered to fire work, some from long distances, to participate. An Amish family brought doughnuts, and the family and children stopped by, and a few customers came to see the firing. It was a privilege to learn from such a fantastic community of people and make new friends. It’s about time to stoke again. The Bill Moon Wood Kiln Opening 4/27/2024 video. Click here! Pulling the Fire Door Kiln Centerline Management

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into Customer Relationships, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." This episode will explore how understanding your Customer Relationships is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of customer relationships can transform your art into a thriving business. The Business Model Canvas: https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/ Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the idea of pottery as a vocation, as discussed in the video "Elizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation | Acumen Academy"

This episode will explore how understanding the four terms hobby, job, careers, and vocation is crucial for how you see yourself and your pottery while working a full-time job or having a career. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this video by Elizabeth Gilbert will be helpful to you. Book Mentioned:

Cræft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts First Edition by Alexander Langlands

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Al Wayman's work and website:

www.creekroadpottery.com My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/ Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/