Comments on: The New York Ceramics Fair, 2012

By: south wales pottery

south wales pottery — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:44:45 +0000

Is it possible that the German jug was designed to have a hole like that. I can’t imagine how you’d make a tight hole in rugged pottery like this without smashing the pot unless it was formed before the glost firing.

Fascinating site you have here. Thanks.

Would love to see some posts about how the artisans performed the repairs they have made. Riveting through glassware with any sort of success rate sounds immensely skilled.

By: The Golden Smith

The Golden Smith — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:05:28 +0000

As a goldsmith, I can say it would be very tricky to make those rivets fast without cracking the glass more! Some very ginger work here…

By: nina

nina — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:10:28 +0000

Hi Andrew,
I am always enjoying receiving your interesting findings, amazing. I am very fascinated by all those objects. I thought you would probably be the best person to ask if there is any info online on the how to mend ceramics. i am a ceramicist myself and would love to experiment some of those techniques.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:59:57 +0000

What a fascinating repair by a talented individual. I definitely prefer the repaired example. This 300 year old item would adapt in a contemporary setting. The fusion of metal and glass bring it alive. I would love this piece in my collection.

By: Marvin E. Ritzenthaler

Marvin E. Ritzenthaler — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:30:34 +0000

Thank you Andrew,
I regret not being able to easily attend the NY Ceramic Fair. How wonderful to see the photos of two “make-do’s”.

I never have sent a mention of “thanks” for your blog. So, please know your enthusiams is shared. Kind regards, Marvin

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:09:10 +0000

Very Interesting indeed…