handmade – Page 2 – Christy Wetzig Ceramics

Why You Should Not Build Your Own House

In which we continue working on our roof, and forget why we started in the first place.

All Those Tiny Details

In which small carpentry jobs and big life philosophies are discussed.

December, 2017 I took a walk in the woods yesterday. The snow is ankle deep now and fluffy, the air cold enough to flush the cheeks but not cold enough to send me inside for cocoa. I followed deer trails and found the place three of them had slept last night–these were the ones whoContinue reading “Packing it in for the Winter”

Firing the Bourry Box Kiln

December 1, 2017 A tiny reprieve in the weather has allowed me to get one more firing in before the deep-freeze of winter sets in. I thought I’d let you tag along for a firing and peek over my shoulder to get a glimpse of the glamorous life of an artist. I glaze all myContinue reading “Firing the Bourry Box Kiln”

Pour-over coffee mugs

November 2017 I know you’re waiting with baited breath to hear about the progress we’ve made on our house since the grand frame-raising in September, but that’s not in the cards for this post. Movement on that front has stalled just a bit, so you’ll have to wait just a bit for an update. Hint:Continue reading “Pour-over coffee mugs”