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The Mt. Saint Helens vocano ash mug
Here’s a new mug handle design that is actually an old mug handle design. I used to make a lot of these “loop mugs” when I first started making pottery for a living back in 1978. It’s got a really … Continue reading
Father’s Day gift ideas!
If you’ve got a goofy dad, I’ve got a bunch of Father’s Day gift ideas for you. My work really connects with geeks, oddballs, weirdos, wacky guys, etc. and my online store is the place to find the perfect gift … Continue reading
CRAZY NEW DESIGNS!!!
It’s a curse doing topical humor for a living. When there is something really big and really silly in the news, people naturally expect you to do a joke about it. But the problem with big silly news stories is … Continue reading
BBQ tools, bummed-out birthers and drug-crazed air traffic controllers!
This week’s post has a trio of odds and ends from the world of Wallyalia. First up: an item that’s going to make all you Wallyheads out there drool with envy because it’s not for sale! This one of a … Continue reading
The first time I made an ashtray, my mom loved it.
Last week’s firing yielded some of the best ohata kaki red pots I’ve made so far. The glaze surfaces continue to dazzle the eyes and I’m doing some bigger, more ambitious forms now. The above cookie jar was actually promoted … Continue reading
You can be one of the first to own this authentic commemorative war mug.
In the documentary, “Fast, Cheap & Out of Control” lion tamer Dave Hoover explains why those in his profession use a chair to keep the lions at bay. It turns out that the cat brain can only focus on one … Continue reading
For a GRRRRREAT night’s sleep!!
I’ve always been a sucker for those Lunesta ads. Seeing that psychedelic neon green butterfly floating above the rooftops and fluttering in through the open window totally piques my curiosity every time it magically appears on our flat screen TV. … Continue reading
BRAIN-EATING SPACE MONSTERS!!
FINALLY! A new Wally cartoon! I’d been beating my head against the wall for a long time, trying to come up with a good Tea Party joke and nothing seemed to hit the mark. This weekend I was brainstorming ideas … Continue reading
Square dinnerware!
Starting this week, the Evergreen Gallery is featuring two of my ohata red dinnerware place settings in their month-long “Dining on the Arts” show. The square pieces above just came out of the kiln last week and they are part … Continue reading
CONTEST: How many pots are in the kiln?
With all the small items I’ve been making lately (e.g. shot glasses, tiny plates), my kiln has been densely packed to the roof. Every available inch of space is utilized and it’s fun to roll out the finished product. I’ve … Continue reading