Wheel Talk

Ryan & Becca share a couple stories outside of their worlds of clay to start off today's episode. They then dig into their 2021 goals and results, with real numbers! We like to share these intimate details with you for a number of reasons that can be helpful for our peers including:
1) what goals we set for our businesses
2) what sales numbers we hit & did not
4) ongoing mental stresses we have personally & professionally
5) how we retrospect on a year to help us looking forward
We hope you had a positive 2021 and are planning those goals to have an even better 2022.

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Ryan & Becca are back for another question and answer episode covering a range of topics from a new game Becca got recently. We also get into a longer topic at the end (around the 1 hr 45 min mark) for an idea Ryan has been thinking about to help build some inventory this winter & teaching some of his process to other aspiring potters. Thanks to everyone who continues to send us questions via Instagram and email!

What would you do if...
you could only drink 1 beverage (+ water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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Ryan & Becca discuss some of the difference between approaching your small business with an artist versus entrepreneur mindset. We also discover a new term that we love: "solopreneur." We have some hard truths discussed on today's episode that can help you look at your business in a slightly different way, how you spend your time making, and some considerations as you move into a new year. We also go off on some tangents; what else do you expect?

Resources
Advancer Shelves: https://kilnshelf.com/
The Cink: https://diamondcoretools.com/products/the-cink
Terri Kern Studios: https://www.instagram.com/terrikernstudios/

What would you do if...
you had $3,000 to spend on equipment?

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- I’ve been saving up for a mini kiln (I have a larger Skutt that I got used). I’m  a Skutt gal - I love the KM-818 but once you start adding shit, it costs $$$. Starts at $1691 and then another $800 for Enviro-vent & furniture I’m up to $2458. WTF! What’s a small kiln that you would buy - could be swayed to another brand?  I fire ^5 max. Would you buy in March because of NCECA pricing?

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Ryan & Rachel are being interviewed by Becca today! They chat about being a spouse/partner to someone running a small business, transitioning to becoming a full time potter, and how the business affects their relationship. It’s a little different of an episode than normal, but was fun to chat just like we would if we’re hanging out off the microphone.

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Ryan & Becca answer loads of listener questions related to finishing techniques, attention to your pot bottoms, tool care, bat preferences, and other studio process topics. We always appreciate you all continually sending us questions. Enjoy!

What would you do if...
you met your favorite potter in the wild?

Listener Questions
On this episode:
Thanks to @jdtceramics, @nuttermudder, @goodwheelceramics, Keith Vanover, and @groundlineceramics for your questions today!

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Ryan & Becca answer lots of questions from our buddy Andrew Linderman (@lindermanpottery) about scouting a new studio space and effectively moving from your current studio. There are many considerations when looking at potential studio spaces: square footage, flooring, ease of moving in and out of the studio, lighting, water access, electrical access, and equipment placement. There are plenty of other things to consider once the must haves are taken care of first. Packing and moving everything is a huge undertaking as well that has to be done, but it gives you a chance to get rid of lots of junk. Good luck if you have a studio move in your future!

Pot Swap 2021
Accounts that sent Becca & Ryan’s gifts
@fledglingstudios
@ceramicsbyjenny

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Ryan & Becca start off with some Thanksgiving talk: favorite sides, desserts, and whether turkey is overrated.  They answer some listener questions before diving into Becca's most recent Fancy cup update (aka "cupdate").  Each of them have their own ways of preparing an update and deciding how they went afterwards. Becca also got a new studio addition in a recent trade. We hope you get a few takeaways or enjoy the tangents.

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Ryan & Becca have a good conversation with Trevor Daugherty, a nearby ceramic artist working out of his home studio in Goshen, Indiana. Trevor shares some great experiences participating in the Michiana Pottery Tour, atmospheric firing process, transitioning to becoming a full time potter, why Mystery Boxes are the best, different ways to sell his work, and how he markets his work to customers. Thanks to Trevor for joining us today to chat at length about his process & enhance our love for atmospheric firing!

-----Find more about Trevor's business below-----
Instagram - @trevorclayworks
Shop - TrevorClayworks.etsy.com
Website - https://www.trevorclayworks.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/trevorclayworks/

Resources:
Michiana Pottery Tour
Soda, Clay and Fire, a book by Gail Nichols
Low-Fire Soda, a book by Justin Rothshank

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Ryan & Becca recap Becca's experience at her latest holiday show in Indianapolis. It was her first show in quite some time and wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but has some good insights about it all. There are some great customer stories, long days, and no shortage of funny moments. We're so happy to share it all with you.

Becca's FANCY 'cupdate' starts at  12pm EST on Sat, Nov 20th!
https://www.5linespottery.com/

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- Listened to ep. 107 yesterday and my mind was blown when Becca said she would wait until 2 weeks before a deadline to start a piece. Could you break down how to get a finished piece in 2 weeks? Specifically something with an attachment and how to dry it quickly while avoiding cracks. @esquared.pottery

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Ryan & Becca answer some listener questions regarding vitrification, cold weather impact on your studio materials, & a number of them related to loading your kiln. They go into lots of specifics about their own kiln loading and firings. Stick around long enough to hear a good bickering session about kiln logging.

Resources
https://digitalfire.com/glossary/vitrification

Listener Questions
On this episode:
- My community studio uses standard 181 stoneware which is labeled as a cone 6-10 firing body. Our kilns glaze fire to cone 6. Through researching this topic on my own, I’ve come across some potters who say that clay isn’t vitrified (and not food safe) until it’s fired to its maximum temperature. If that's true, it seems weird that commercial clay manufacturers don’t make that distinction in the descriptions of the clay’s characteristics though. I’ve found a lot of mixed and confusing information about this subject online, so I wanted to get your take on it! @willowandvessel
- Right now all my glazing stuff is in our garage that’s not insulated. I'm holding out as long as I can, but I was curious what would happen if my glaze froze? After it thawed do you think there would be any issues or changes to it? I’m also wondering if temperature affects absorption at all? @goodwheelceramics
- Some questions for bisque firing from @andreiamonizzz

• Can the pots touch each other on the sides?
• Can we put pots inside each other?
• Will they warp if I stack them or the lip has something on top?
• Is air circulation important?

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