tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:11:39 +0000onofroggorilla storyCCACAKaiser PermanentesurfingbooksOprahJoAnn FabricrecologySan Francisco Chronicle NewspaperaliensC.S. LewiselectraPeacock Loomceremonialrattlefish 101California ToursprinturncrematoryTiffanygrandchildrenfish 101.touristsloavessymbolismbirdkazuo ishigurowatchesfossil3 Cups of TeaGumpsmorphinethunderbaseballNutty Narrowsbait shopPacificaMadrigalli MarketsunsetNancy McNallyWorcestersecretsspiritualfogshootingcensus 2000NBCfieldKIVAcreative industriesfish tileFrank Lloyd WrightgenealogyChinese New Yeartextile blocksFerrarioriginalbeadsHalf Moon BaymonkeyteapotThe Roadforgetfulnessdiscount book sale.compyramidwheelSFFDNels HansoncraiglooklocalsslothloomsDr. Groegersnoopsawdust firinggarbagetilereddejavuresolutionsblogsearchseanapstermahjong timemaskorchidsManifestotaiwan mahjongfreecyclespaceshipgreenhousehallucinationsboatsdouble weavegillian welchtibetan jewelryLas VegastenmokuCreative Sheltersskyline collegekitty cat shoesSteve InnesslipwareWisconsinspacecraftroyal polarisstriperSteinbeckDr. PhilMichael Cardewmp3 playershoesshino glazewhaooThe HandcraftersrakuDavisreduction firingMitch Ablomhappy newsritualearthenwaretriathalonfibreshaving mugshearts50/50to do listAfghan jadeMazdaamber waves of grainsteampunkcopalthe bettybest brand value.comyarnReverendbeach housesbassweavingThe ReadermosaicshymnspotteryBARTsutro librarystonewarefishyardPedro Point FirehouseglazeartGreek leatherruthlesskidney stonesjartunaceramicsKilbourneBarbie Manifestotilescolorfulmy happy placewood firingpitcherMacsansacraigslistbuddhistturqouiseGiantscrabcenteringblogsCaren Loebel-FrieddoorscontestWhirlygig YarnsSaori weavingblueElm Parkbob dylanstormslightningoverloadliturgical artchenilleSanchez Art CentervesselLongviewIrishCA.bus farekilndial glassTwlight ZoneEtsylocalcoloristrelic artifact vesselsHong Kong mahjongquiltsMass.vertigothrowingtrading books1st editionstouristscarpenterPottery WeststudiooceandragonflyJohnston Holiday Housesummer 2008WhitneyDARbigBarbieweaving slipperscoralbluegrass musicdishtowelsbeachlabyrinthWA.ragnar relay raceHome Depotinternet cablehelppancreatic tumorSan Mateo County Fairclay planetyellow potteryOopsbeadsummerlinwatercolortreesminigamaartifactgreen onionsVernoniaColeman RedWhipple proceduredrowningMattelmoldSwedish bobbin winderdon scottPBSbad luckbowlprocessmah jongMary Wales LoomisTarget2010Sabina Floor Loomouter spacemermaidensjourneycolonial damesCeramics MonthlySlumdog millionairefor sale3Dcolourmart.com/Art DecoSan FranciscoclaypancreasboutiquefishingSam's Castleocean.surfersMavericksNASAPost OfficeLearning to Make Pots, Learning to Weave, Learning to Livehttp://imakefish.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)Blogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-4189199920793545121Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:37:00 +00002011-09-01T17:37:52.463-07:00Handwoven Rug or Wall Hanging, Black and Green Stripes - TheCuttingEdge.com Scarves, Hats and More! This lady has some incredible simple, straightforward, honest wall hangings that I fell in love with at the American Craft Council show recently at Fort Mason in San Francisco. I am inspired to try one of my own. I have this screaming yellow that I've been wondering what to do with. It will makehttp://imakefish.blogspot.com/2011/09/handwoven-rug-or-wall-hanging-black-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-1382978186685404457Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:36:00 +00002011-08-28T14:39:46.519-07:00 Been busy, been lazy, been bored, been sick, been well, been around the block all right.Been thinking too much, sometimes not enough.Who doesn't like Vikings?http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-kinda-forgot-about-my-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-48805380233625909Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:59:00 +00002010-11-23T18:21:48.859-08:00EtsyNASAOk, I am kind of peeved at Etsy. They left my entry out, I thought "They Didn't Like Me Enough". So, I'm back on the please vote for my if you are on Etsy and if you like my Space Craft! They are doing some stuff they didn't say they were doing in the contest. I must remember that I'm not in charge and after all, I AM in the running. I just don't want to finish last because that would mean They http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/11/etsy-left-me-out-by-accidentnasa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-3826784107277070142Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:10:00 +00002010-11-13T06:22:31.266-08:00EtsyNASASigh, it was fun thinking about what a thrill it would be for my grandson to go to a shuttle launch but I'm not in the finals. I do have a favorite that I voted for based upon originality, workmanship, and beauty (my own category)! Plus, I am working on a mosaic about the same size and I'm really agonizing because of the size; what was I thinking?If you are an Etsy Person check out the entries http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/11/no-nasa-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-2448113455586045312Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:26:00 +00002010-11-11T15:36:45.611-08:00EtsyspacecraftspaceshipNASAFirst I threw 1 large low bowl/platter shape using ? 4 pounds ? of clay. I used calipers and measured it and proceeded to throw another similar shape. Put aside, let dry slow. At the correct time they were trimmed; one at the foot creating a foot ring and the other was made smooth and flat. Then they were scored around the rim and slip was applied and they were joined rim to rim. Let dry a http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-i-made-my-etsy-nasa-space-craft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-1072866023390376215Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:48:00 +00002010-11-07T12:51:14.970-08:003DEtsyspacecraftNASAPacifica Ground Control to Etsy NASA Space Craft, "We have you cleared for lift-off".Just one more photo I took on that "Day" the sun came out on the coast!http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/11/space-craft-lift-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-5631712410887569448Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:25:00 +00002010-10-31T11:25:46.795-07:00NASA, Can David Bowie enter his song in your contest? You surely remember Major Tom! 1969, what a year that one was...http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/10/david-bowies-space-oddity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-6279675041378861058Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:31:00 +00002010-10-29T18:41:45.639-07:00EtsycontestNASAFly me to the moon and let me play among the stars! Looks like this kid is ready to launch. Wouldn't that be fun? Still having a blast with the NASA ideas!I like this entry also but I can't afford it...I stopped in a yarn shop in Princeton, CA. today. There is nothing like looking at, touching and examining yarn in person. I couldn't resist making a small purchase...it's not like yarn, it's http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/10/to-moon-and-beyond-halloween-2006.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-8741790508270950330Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:18:00 +00002010-10-27T15:23:16.934-07:00San FranciscoEtsyGiantscontestbaseballNASAI'm giving myself the day off from blabbing about the NASA Etsy contest and my entry to say "Go Giants!" Help, I'm catching that crazy fever that's going around town...http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/10/time-out-of-etsy-nasa-contesttime-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-1333668174939791145Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:48:00 +00002010-10-24T18:48:28.024-07:00nasacraft 022Originally uploaded by sheilasthingsI'll probably do this until people cross the street so they don't have to hear about it anymore. Mwoaaaah! Just another fun shot of my spacecraft for the contest!http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-boring-nasa-etsy-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-7882557899543240568Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:40:00 +00002010-10-21T08:05:22.358-07:00EtsyspacecraftspaceshipNASAWho likes funky clothes? I do. This one is pretty darned cute. (click on this one)! She has also entered it in the NASA/Etsy space contest.Here is another view of my entry. I'm going to be posting a lot about my entry in the coming weeks...boring, huh? LOL.http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-entry-nasa-and-etsy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-6091972098438887653Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:08:00 +00002010-10-19T17:14:08.494-07:00EtsycontestNASAMy spacecraft is on the Discover Magazine Blog. OMG and all that other wow stuff!It would be beyond hope to win the Etsy NASA contest but I'd take my grandson to Florida if I did...http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/10/nasa-and-etsy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-2220229995182932736Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:29:00 +00002010-09-20T18:47:53.894-07:00weavingpotteryThis weekend will find me trying to sell pottery at my "Pottery Garage Sale"...right next to the Fog Fest in Pacifica. We'll see what happens. That is Saturday, Sunday I'll be doing a throwing demo down at Clay Creations 2-3 p.m. People do love to watch mud whirl on the wheel and vessels emerge! I do too, it looks like magic when I watch others. But then I'm a sucker for clay.It seems I still http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/09/need-gift-new-warp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-366937151864102960Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:31:00 +00002010-09-20T08:42:27.218-07:00craiglookPublic service announcement Number Two. Searching for clown supplies or used valve stems? Try Craiglook!http://craiglook.com/Remember, it's a jungle out there....http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/09/searching-on-craigslist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-2820936739644160523Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:19:00 +00002010-09-15T07:51:24.308-07:00blogsearchMy public service announcement!Are you searching for people that blog about certain topics? Start here my friend: http://blogsearch.com/ http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/09/searching-for-bloggers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-2930711503886804344Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:08:00 +00002010-09-14T19:57:57.722-07:00summerlinLas VegasTwlight Zonebus faredejavu1. Yesterday I was telling someone about giving a young man double the money that he'd asked for when he wanted bus fare just so that he would go twice the distance away from me. Oh, haha, yes, wasn't that funny? This occured about 10 years ago.2. I started reading this book called "About Grace" by Anthony Doerr, it's about a man that has something beyond dejavu or real strong funny feelings or http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/09/twilight-zone-sort-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-6374544563051250004Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:51:00 +00002010-09-05T08:54:25.012-07:00Pottery WestthrowingpotteryYou can turn off the sound, it's better that way.What, no apron? LOL. This is about 12 pounds of clay being centered and thrown. I wish the camera would have visited the right hand as he was pulling though.After visiting Pottery West and seeing some of the enormous (to me) pots made by Tom Coleman and some nearly-as-large pots made by Amy Kline, I've been thinking....which is always dangerous. http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/09/professional-throwing-demo-large-open.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-2214305390270240640Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:44:00 +00002010-09-01T07:30:30.463-07:00trading booksbooksPBSNew small blue pitcher and tumblers fresh from the kiln! Cobalt blue makes me happy :) I added 2 widgets to my sidebar and I am so proud of myself for being able to do that. Aside from that...when I'm not making something I'm usually reading about how to make something or enjoying some fiction. I trade books on both Bookmooch or Paperback Swap. Life is good today, I'm going to enjoy breakfasthttp://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-addict.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-2098538963024742360Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:46:00 +00002010-08-18T08:53:21.274-07:00pitcherpotteryblue Cone 5, holds 2 cups of liquid, pours great. I may use this blue again, it turned out better than I anticipated. Time to run this one past my mentor...http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/08/blue-pitcher.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-755513599743935875Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:58:00 +00002010-08-09T10:03:21.769-07:00slipwarepotteryceramics It's always fun to find a new direction or revisit a forgotten/abandoned/neglected one. Sandstone buff clay body, layer of white slip and glazed with a celadon; I am happy. The one on top is the same but with a glaze called Archies Base and it is best combined with other glazes I think. The pink cast sort of "gets" me, in a less than happy way. So, I'll carry on with my Honest Functional http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/08/ceramic-slip-ware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-996842308457175337Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:10:00 +00002010-07-25T10:13:50.695-07:00Pottery Westwood firingkilnJust a quick note, Pottery West and their wood stack. I wonder how often they fire up the wood kiln? I haven't done a wood firing since about 1982....http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/07/wood-firing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-265112310049337271Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:23:00 +00002010-07-21T22:48:09.403-07:00Pottery WestLas Vegas I visited Pottery West and fell in lust with it. I am ready to move, well, not right away. It WAS 112 deg. F for several days in a row while I was there...The facilities look like a place I could grow to actually love. Amy Kline is the pretty young owner and when I called I think it was her mother that told me that, "No, there was no sign on the property due to zoning", which was why I http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/07/as-much-as-i-know-about-pottery-in-las.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-5158125114717721797Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:15:00 +00002010-06-29T22:15:48.727-07:00Making basic cream lather in three different waysI am finding out more than I ever wanted to know about how men shave their faces since I started to make shaving mugs. I first added little ridges to the bottom of my mugs so that the soap would sit up out of the water...did I know that there was some cool lather in a tube? Noooo.I joined this website the straight razor place wanting to know whathttp://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/06/making-basic-cream-lather-in-three.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-7152679156288045078Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:22:00 +00002010-06-29T19:34:01.483-07:00Pottery WestMichael CardewslipwarepotteryWay back when...I first fell for clay it was the late 70's and the attitude that I learned (for lack of non pun word) was "Earthy". My clay is returning to that attitude I hope. I have played around with form and finish for a looooong time it feels like and I am turning around at the end of the lane and heading home. It feels good and right.I have a friend who calls himself Stan the Drunk, an oldhttp://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/06/back-to-basics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437615786157832643.post-1630601845873118971Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:10:00 +00002010-06-23T10:19:50.280-07:00Freecycle again...Coastal Living - outThreads - outMetalsmith - out (wah-wah).National Geographic Traveler Magazine - out.Did I mention I nearly chased the Freecycler down the street screaming, "Wait, I want those back?" LOL!Actually, I ran up my stairs and didn't look back as she drove off in her pick up truck.http://imakefish.blogspot.com/2010/06/more-magazinesout-they-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sheilabythebeach)1