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Equilibrium

Equilibrium

1. a state in which opposing forces or actions are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other

2. a state of emotional balance or calmnessMerriam Webster DictionaryMuch like riding a bike,
equilibrium requires effort
to create and maintain. Handmade Yin Yang Raku Pendant
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What do you like to do to
help yourself
create and maintain equilibrium?

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What Do You See?

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”

― John Lubbock, The Use Of Life

Like looking at clouds,
Are there any images
that you see in this unnamed
newly pit fired vase?One side Opposite sideWhat do you see?

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Mugshot Monday

“Behold the grapes and all the fruits that Autumn gives today, As robed in red and gold, she rules, the Empress of Decay!” The Empress Mug
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— Henry AbbeyAn epic sound for an empire

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What would be one of the first things you would do if you were suddenly made the head of an empire?

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Are You Naughty Or Nice? 😉

or maybe both!

Either way you can still have a raku Christmas!

The holidays are coming for those who celebrate, and we have some great gift items for those on your list – or why not treat yourself?

A Holiday Invitation

We have and we also have a limited quantity of our ceramic raku Christmas trees. The ones below are my favourites, but you can check out our full selection here. There is even a pink one available!

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Do you have a favourite
Christmas decoration?

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This Week At The Studio In Photos

The colours of fall do not stop! Venus and Adonis shared the story of their first kiss
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Stanley Stump is not sure how he feels about winter coming Blueberry fields are nearly done for the year A new bust was created! Late afternoon light The wood is all stacked and ready to keep The Alchemist’s Studio warm for the winter to come!That’s been the week here.

How’s your week been?

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❄️ Zombies Are Lurking Around The Corner 🧟

I present to you ‘The White Walker’, rising up from the snow covered ground to give you a burst of cool.

The White Walker vase pays homage to one of my favourite television series, that captivated me right until the rushed and disappointing ending, Game of Thrones!

The White Walkers were an ancient race of formerly-human ice creatures who came from north of the wall. As the books and TV series progress, they become humanities greatest threat.

Think icy zombies.$68
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This vase celebrates the defeat of the Night King at the hands of Arya Stark, which resulted in the complete obliteration of the Night Army. Which, in case you don’t watch the show, is a very good thing!

Too bad the ending of the series was not such a good thing.

At least we have the final books to look forward to!IF you are still too warm, remember

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Saturday Dance Party!

HAPPY Saturday!

Saturdays are for fun!Know what else is fun?

Entering to win the
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The Hottest Kiss You will Ever See (TSFW) – Totally Safe For Work

It’s another story Saturday here at the Alchemist’s Studio!

And this week, we will be telling the tale of a random kiss so hot it could have happened on Venus. The kind of kiss that burns so hot, it leaves a mark! So break out your chapstick and sun screen, because thinks are about to get steamy, as we tell the tale of this raku pottery vase pairing ‘Venus & Adonis‘.

This kiss was so hot, it could have only happened between two vases in a raku fired reduction. As many of you know, we specialize in raku pottery, and part of that process involves removing vases from the kiln at around 1000 degrees, while the glaze is still molten.

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When things are as hot as that

One needs protection from the heat, and even still I’ve singed the hair off my knuckles. Estheticians every where must be jealous of my secret trick for hair removal.

Pieces are then placed in a reduction bin, and everything needs to happen at a steady, yet frantic pace. In my last firing, two vases made contact during this process. Fortunately, I realized my mistake, and was able to separate ‘Venus & Adonis‘ before they were locked in a permanent embrace.

Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who has experienced a kiss so hot that it is etched on yourself, much like this mythological vase pairing
‘Venus & Adonis’. Have you ever had a kiss with someone that you could never forget? Venus and Adonis
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What did you think of this week’s story? And what do you think of
these raku vases? Let us know in the comments!

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pi/u/nk

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always felt an affinity for subcultures and punk is all about doing what you want.So it feels natural to combine two things I love – Punk and Christmas!Pink Punk Raku Christmas Tree
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so if you are looking for something a bit different for someone a bit out of the ordinary on your holiday list,

this could be it! Johnny Rotten loves Christmas too!
“I don`t think punk ever really dies, because punk rock attitude can never die.”

– Billy Idol

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