Fire When Ready Pottery

Fire When Ready Pottery Fire When Ready Pottery
by Gary Jackson

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Functional & Decorative Pottery
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Before & after… a little stamping fun in the studio. Turning a plain platter into something a bit more special. All done...
05/28/2026

Before & after… a little stamping fun in the studio. Turning a plain platter into something a bit more special. All done with one handmade clay stamp pressed in one by one… by one… by one… by one…

Looks like someone was working pretty hard overnight!!!
05/28/2026

Looks like someone was working pretty hard overnight!!!

With a bit of a chill in the air, I was surprised this morning by the wind & waves coming in off the lake. Sure, it's su...
05/28/2026

With a bit of a chill in the air, I was surprised this morning by the wind & waves coming in off the lake. Sure, it's supposed to warm up later today... but this was a bit of a brisk way to start the day!

Waxing poetic about how much I love waxing bottoms… glazing not so much!!! But it’s a necessary step in replenishing my ...
05/27/2026

Waxing poetic about how much I love waxing bottoms… glazing not so much!!! But it’s a necessary step in replenishing my inventory for the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR just a week & a half away! Mark your calendar for June 6th & 7th.

So I remember buying this & planting it last Spring. Did I keep the tag?… of course not. But I’m loving that it survived...
05/27/2026

So I remember buying this & planting it last Spring. Did I keep the tag?… of course not. But I’m loving that it survived the Winter & is blooming in my garden right now on tall stems. The plant looks kinda like a ‘columbine’ of some sort… but the flowers aren’t even close?!

Another warm & quiet ride along the lakefront this morning. Not a lot of clouds today, but plenty of beautiful sky. The ...
05/27/2026

Another warm & quiet ride along the lakefront this morning. Not a lot of clouds today, but plenty of beautiful sky. The boats are returning to the harbors... a sure sign that summer can't be all that far away!!!

The folks at MKM Pottery Tools just did a really great post about my hybrid mugs on their Instagram feed. I love their t...
05/26/2026

The folks at MKM Pottery Tools just did a really great post about my hybrid mugs on their Instagram feed. I love their textured handrollers… and it seems they love my mugs!!! A perfect collaboration!

In case you’re wondering… this hybrid mug was made with a -142 Basket Weave handroller. They have tons of cool patterns… so check ‘em out!!!

More flowers from the weekend art fair! Another stamped & soda-fired vase… hoping that these have a bit more life in the...
05/26/2026

More flowers from the weekend art fair! Another stamped & soda-fired vase… hoping that these have a bit more life in them! I think they’re a bit “sturdier” than lilies?! I guess we’ll find out soon enough???

After a weekend in my art fair booth, I’m hoping that these white lilies might have a few more days of “pretty” in them...
05/26/2026

After a weekend in my art fair booth, I’m hoping that these white lilies might have a few more days of “pretty” in them?! They still smell great… so that’s a good start!!!

Another stunning morning along the lakefront... a bit warmer & quieter than I expected. And it looks like we're in for a...
05/26/2026

Another stunning morning along the lakefront... a bit warmer & quieter than I expected. And it looks like we're in for a full week of good weather! Looking forward to more mornings like this!!!

At the end of the day, we had a wonderful weekend at the SCHAUMBURG PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL. The setting & weather were pe...
05/25/2026

At the end of the day, we had a wonderful weekend at the SCHAUMBURG PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL. The setting & weather were perfect. Thanks again to everyone who came out to help kick-off my art fair season! See you there next year...

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4401 North Ravenswood, Studio 205W
Chicago, IL
60640

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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