Ryan Dex (He/Him/They)
@bydex.co
Midwest Dog and Cat Dad
Knitter, Fermenter, Coder
Knitter, Fermenter, Coder
My first works in the studio for 2026:
Threw and trimmed three bowls and reclaimed 23 pounds of studio clay.
Was definitely channeling @floriangadsby.bsky.social in my attempts at making bowls
Threw and trimmed three bowls and reclaimed 23 pounds of studio clay.
Was definitely channeling @floriangadsby.bsky.social in my attempts at making bowls
January 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
My first works in the studio for 2026:
Threw and trimmed three bowls and reclaimed 23 pounds of studio clay.
Was definitely channeling @floriangadsby.bsky.social in my attempts at making bowls
Threw and trimmed three bowls and reclaimed 23 pounds of studio clay.
Was definitely channeling @floriangadsby.bsky.social in my attempts at making bowls
Now that summer craziness is over I'm back in the studio working on pottery. These are 800g and all three were 3 pulls (not pictured 3 failed attempts as well). 800g is 2x the amount of clay I was working with previously this spring when I did a similar 3 pull challenge.
September 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Now that summer craziness is over I'm back in the studio working on pottery. These are 800g and all three were 3 pulls (not pictured 3 failed attempts as well). 800g is 2x the amount of clay I was working with previously this spring when I did a similar 3 pull challenge.
Here is all of my first pottery laid out, 3 classes, 18 weeks, 36 hours and 24 pots
April 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Here is all of my first pottery laid out, 3 classes, 18 weeks, 36 hours and 24 pots
Tried my hand at reclaim from the studio bin last night for the first time, checked on it this morning and was able to scrape it into a soft ball for using later, surprised it happened so fast given it was mostly liquid and had to be poured on in layers.
April 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Tried my hand at reclaim from the studio bin last night for the first time, checked on it this morning and was able to scrape it into a soft ball for using later, surprised it happened so fast given it was mostly liquid and had to be poured on in layers.
Threw pots 4-6 of the 27 tonight. 4 and 5 came out good and 5 was half an inch taller than 4, still sticking with 3 pulls. I thought they were much more even but photo makes them look very crooked so going to have to check them closer but I did keep these to practice trimming on. 6 was a loss.
April 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Threw pots 4-6 of the 27 tonight. 4 and 5 came out good and 5 was half an inch taller than 4, still sticking with 3 pulls. I thought they were much more even but photo makes them look very crooked so going to have to check them closer but I did keep these to practice trimming on. 6 was a loss.
I wasn't able to fit all the wedged clay back into the bucket to store it so started early on my first challenge for myself of just throwing all these balls of clay, giving myself three pills and seeing how I do over time.
I was not very successful for this first go but I'll get better
I was not very successful for this first go but I'll get better
April 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I wasn't able to fit all the wedged clay back into the bucket to store it so started early on my first challenge for myself of just throwing all these balls of clay, giving myself three pills and seeing how I do over time.
I was not very successful for this first go but I'll get better
I was not very successful for this first go but I'll get better
I also spent some time wedging up the first clay I bought for myself (Standard Clay 760). I specifically picked this clay because it contains grog and is a quality I was interested in trying to throw with.
April 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I also spent some time wedging up the first clay I bought for myself (Standard Clay 760). I specifically picked this clay because it contains grog and is a quality I was interested in trying to throw with.
I spent the rest of the weekend setting up my studio space; we all get a set number of shelves, fairly happy with my setup but I'm sure as I use it I'll want to change it up
April 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I spent the rest of the weekend setting up my studio space; we all get a set number of shelves, fairly happy with my setup but I'm sure as I use it I'll want to change it up
Tonight was the last night of pottery class but my first night of being a studio member!
Tonight we did under glazing, only some of my stuff from over the weeks was ready but you can see it here. Ultimately fire with red rims matching other dishware.
Tonight we did under glazing, only some of my stuff from over the weeks was ready but you can see it here. Ultimately fire with red rims matching other dishware.
April 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Tonight was the last night of pottery class but my first night of being a studio member!
Tonight we did under glazing, only some of my stuff from over the weeks was ready but you can see it here. Ultimately fire with red rims matching other dishware.
Tonight we did under glazing, only some of my stuff from over the weeks was ready but you can see it here. Ultimately fire with red rims matching other dishware.
Pottery class update, didn't keep anything from last week but tonight tried some new skills trying to make water carafe with a cup lid, good practice at the skills just need to get the size, kept one of the practices that collapsed because it ended up looking really neat
March 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Pottery class update, didn't keep anything from last week but tonight tried some new skills trying to make water carafe with a cup lid, good practice at the skills just need to get the size, kept one of the practices that collapsed because it ended up looking really neat
Pottery class update, goal last night was on trying to make matching cups
March 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Pottery class update, goal last night was on trying to make matching cups
One of the dogs was more excited about the local ice cream place jolly dipper opening than other
March 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
One of the dogs was more excited about the local ice cream place jolly dipper opening than other
Because it's 8am and no one should have to think too far I to the future that earlier on Saturday
March 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Because it's 8am and no one should have to think too far I to the future that earlier on Saturday
First throw from level 2 pottery last night
February 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
First throw from level 2 pottery last night
Today is 10 years of living in my house and over the last year have finally had it rewired and an just now having everything painted and making it feel more like home
February 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Today is 10 years of living in my house and over the last year have finally had it rewired and an just now having everything painted and making it feel more like home
Final week of pottery class
February 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Final week of pottery class
In my half asleep haze I thought those were commas and I refuse to believe who ever started this wasn't thinking about the optics
February 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In my half asleep haze I thought those were commas and I refuse to believe who ever started this wasn't thinking about the optics
Fineas had a rough morning with the freezing rain overnight
February 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Fineas had a rough morning with the freezing rain overnight
Pottery Class week 5, also trimmed 5 pots from last week
February 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Pottery Class week 5, also trimmed 5 pots from last week
Pottery Class update week three from last year and this year and week four thrown tonight
January 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Pottery Class update week three from last year and this year and week four thrown tonight
Pottery class update, week 2 throws comparing from last year to this year and then week three throws where I experimented a little with adding textures and a handle
January 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Pottery class update, week 2 throws comparing from last year to this year and then week three throws where I experimented a little with adding textures and a handle
Got my first banned book club yarn skein from @laughingcatfibers.bsky.social props to my brother and family for the Christmas gift
January 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Got my first banned book club yarn skein from @laughingcatfibers.bsky.social props to my brother and family for the Christmas gift