From the NEW Stone Monkey Kiln

the pot that reminds you off a snake skin is superrrrrrr,you wanne sell it?

Eric

Good to hear from you. I will pm you my friend

Regards

Andy

Its been a while but I fired the kiln over the weekend and here are some of the pots from the firing that will be going to Noelanders with me the weekend after next. I was pleased with the whole firing and especially over the moon with the porcelain pots. There will be a few more porcelain pots at Swindon and Willowbog shows in February and March











My favorite pot from the firing made from Porcelain and really shows off the green crackle beautifully





A commission for a customer. The first time I have ever tried this under glaze technique







Thanks for looking and stop by and say hello if your going to Noelanders on the 21st Jan. I shall be set out next to Mr Tickle and his marvelous value for money Yamadori

Regards

Andy

Fantastic work Andy,
Loving the colours and shapes, the orange pot is a stunner.
See you at Noelanders bud.
John

What a great selection of pots and finishes Andy.

Your transition from gas to electric has been seamless.

The porcelain pots are a nice addition to your portfolio.

If I may ask, how was the under-glaze decoration applied? Free hand or by transfer?

I am currently looking into the transfer method myself.

Thanks for sharing.

Hope you have a great weekend at Noelanders.

Cheers,
Paul

John

Cheers buddy. See you in a couple of weeks.

Paul

The under glaze was done freehand, blue stain then clear glaze over the top

Thank you both for the kind comments and support

Regards

Andy

Peter

Wonderful to see the new developments Andy. Blimey, is it really five years since you were at Burrs? That'll have to be corrected!

Kev

Thanks mate. No I was at Burrs in 2010 but not 2011. The first time I had not been in 5 years, missed it terribly, fingers crossed for my 2012 attendance mate.

Regards

Andy

Hey Andy,

I am loving you new stuff! That porcelain blue glazed pot with the double bead gets my juices flowing...

Good luck at your show, I am sure you will do well!

Rob

Peter

Thanks mate see you the weekend after next

Rob

Cheers my friend. You picked my favorite also. I have just started working in porcelain and it lends itself beautifully to Shohin and Mame pots. A pain in the bum to work with as it is like throwing chewing gum but worth it for pots like this. Now I have to start working on the next kiln load for the Swindon show in February

Regards to you both

Andy

Hello Andy,

your new pots are great! I love the snakeskin glaze and the porcelain pots. I'm looking forward to seeing you and your pots at the Noelanders Trophy!

Best wishes,

Heike

I was lucky enough to see some of these pots on Monday night (before I nearly cut the top of my finger off) and they are truly amazing! If my commission pots come out half as well as these then I will be a Very Happy Monkey

Stone Monkey wrote:Kev

fingers crossed for my 2012 attendance mate.

Damn right

Ook, Ook,
Simon

BTW mate, you've got clay like bubblegum - just like my brain (or lack of it!)

Nice new pots Andy. I really like the porcelain painted pots. I did some porcelain tea bowls last year and I know what you mean about throwing. I may have to try some more porcelain ideas?

I REALLY like that soft cornered rect. orange pot!!

D.

Stone Monkey wrote:The under glaze was done freehand, blue stain then clear glaze over the top

That makes it even more impressive Andy.

What other talents are you keeping from us?

Cheers,
Paul

Very nice Andy

I'm sure you will be successful at the Noelander's!

Kind regards
Martiin

Heike

Many thanks for your kind comments. Look forward to seeing you next weekend at the trophy.

Simon "nine fingers" Haddon

Cheers mate

Paul

Your too kind

Martin

Regards to all

Andy

Many thanks

Here is a small selection of some new pots for the Swindon Winter Image Show this Sunday 19th Feb.

More information here www.swindon-bonsai.co.uk/winter-show

Red Porcelain Accent / Shohin pot



Yellow Porcelain Accent / Shohin pot



Green Crackle Porcelain pot



Matt Turquoise Speckle glazed pot



See you on Sunday if you are going to the show

Regards

Andy

Wow, I love that very last pot. Already looks like aged in a very believable way. How big is it? If its the right size and not spoken for I have a tree in mind for it... Btw, its been nice to see you cranking out some pots again Andy--beautiful work as always.

Great selection of porcelain pots Andy.

Your glaze application is top shelf.

Cheers,
Paul

Jesse

Thanks very much for the feedback and comments. Sizes are available on my website www.stonemonkeyceramics.co.uk

Paul

Thanks for the kind comments. Getting that dipping just right has taken a while but I got there in the end

Regards to you both

Andy

Hi Andy,
Just to tell you I love your pottery. Whether the old kiln, new ... all!!.

Good luck and best regards.
Jordi

Jordi

Many thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated

Here are a few pots for the 6th British Shohin Association Show held over this coming weekend at Willowbog Bonsai in Hexam Northumberland














See you at the show if your coming along, great trees, great friendship and always a fun meal and auction on the Saturday evening

Regards

Andy

Andy,

I see you have taken a liking to working with porcelain.

It's a bit tricky isn't it. Nonetheless, it appears you have a handle on using it to make bonsai pots.

As always, a great selection of pots and finishes.

Good luck with the show this weekend.

Cheers,
Paul

Beautiful pots. I love number 4.
Tom