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Patty Ward Pottery

@pattywardpottery.bsky.social

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Former IT consultant; now an enthusiastic potter, lover of art/music/nature, a good glass of wine, and all the animals.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · 1d

I tossed my typical surface decoration techniques out the window for my recent soda firing. Texture, darting, flashing slip, waxes…and I LOVE IT. I wish I could participate in a soda firing more often. #pottery

A wheel thrown mug, altered by darting. Flashings slip yielded a matte beige surface with areas of darker tan/orange.

A wheel thrown mug with a glossy grey surface and accents of tan, white, and black

A wheel thrown vase with hand carved texture and a great glossy glaze.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · 5d

Recently participated in a soda firing, and all I can say is that I’m obsessed. I’ve been wanting to explore different surface decoration techniques lately, and I couldn’t be happier with how this mug turned out.
#pottery #ceramics #handmade #sodafired #mug

Photo shows a soda fired mug in earthy tones of brown, grey, orange, and black

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · 23d

The world may be on fire, but I’m over here finding a small serotonin boost with fall leaves and silly pottery. #pottery

Photo shows a fall vignette of a cheerful pottery jack o lantern surrounded by a smaller pumpkin, colorful pottery mushrooms, and fallen red leaves.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · 27d

That is awesome!😎

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · 28d

Taking a little appreciation gift to my physical therapist this morning, and sending a huge shout-out to all the professionals who help keep us potters going. I’ve been fortunate to have really great help along the way.
#pottery #physicaltherapy #mug

Photo shows a handmade pottery mug glazed with a deep sapphire blue body and a coppery glaze at the rim.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Sep 17

Pottery studio buddy #pottery #catsofbluesky

An organically shaped pottery bowl in green/blue/brown tones; and an orange tabby cat loafing behind it

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Sep 15

Making new glaze test tiles for a delicious, chocolate-y brown clay. #pottery

An assortment of brown clay test tiles with various glazes.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Aug 26

I know it’s still summer, but I’m so ready for fall. This glaze is bringing all the autumn vibes. #pottery

A coffee mug glazed in earthy browns and copper tones.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · May 15

A quick shot from my booth this past weekend. Having fresh flowers really elevated my display. #pottery

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · May 9

Early setup complete for the Spring Boutique on Saturday, 10-4 at Atlanta’s iconic Oakland. Come pick up some beautiful handmade pottery! #pottery

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · May 5

Mugshot Monday of the good blue kind. #pottery

A mug glazed in deep sapphire blue with a copper rim

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Apr 30

Late afternoon light in my studio. 😍

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Apr 14

Happy #mugshotmonday!

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Mar 26

Look at all those luscious little treats and samples!! Jealous!

Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Mar 11

Making cute little underglaze test tiles to distract myself from the gloom and doom. Thanks to all the other artists out here who are posting beautiful things…we need that energy! #art #pottery

A bead rack containing 2 rows of small circular pottery tiles in an assortment of bright rainbow colors.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 24

Aah, but the form! 😍

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 21

My red one came today! I absolutely adore! 😍😍😍

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 21

A series of vases that I’d like to continue exploring. I love how the colors shift in different light. #pottery #ceramics #art

A trio of vases, each different height and shape, but gently rounded and bulbous. They are glazed in a combination of maroon, copper, brown, and green. The second photo shows the same vases in softer, indirect lighting.

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 19

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 17

Just ordered one! 😍

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 16

My big boy/studio assistant, politely requesting a bite of salmon. Happy #caturday #catsofbluesky

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 14

I usually put a lot of color into my pottery, but sometimes a simple white is perfection. Pretty #tulips make a bright and cheerful combination..which we all need right now. Have a beautiful weekend! #pottery #ceramics

A trio of rounded vases made with a speckled clay and glazed in white, with an assortment of pink, red, and white tulips

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Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 12

Hi and thanks! It’s a layering of 3 commercial glazes by Mayco that make the variegated effect.

Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 12

Beautiful!

Patty Ward Pottery @pattywardpottery.bsky.social · Feb 10

A day late for the cute hashtag, but I made my own #superbowl this morning. In my head it seems so enormous when I’m throwing it, but by the time it’s done I’m like “Really, that’s it?” 😅 This is about four pounds of clay, 4 inches tall and 11.5” wide. #pottery #ceramics #maker #handmade

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