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href="mailto:[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]">[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]</a> <br> <b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 13, 2011 7:08 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Phil Hamling<br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>No problem on the reply Phil.....you have more pressing issues to sort. Seizure is not good for anyone, but for busy busy people ....a timely warning to heed. I hope the only side affect you suffered was to<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>re-evalute and take stock of what you are doing in life and work. I cant imagine how it would turn your life upside down but I have learned on many occasions that all things happen for a reason (even two tonne of bad clay) and the best thing to do is after all the swearing and what the #*^#! just happened expletives is that you find the positives and understand the reason things happen. It seems from looking at your site says that you have a fairly substantial business that make take a lot of your time.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I used to employ 23 potters making functional ware in the 80 s and 90 s but now just do my own thing without all the hassle that goes along with a reasonable size business. When I was young it was all about pottery for sure but it also became a bit of a monster&nbsp; money chasing exercise because of the challenge of building the business and giving people jobs. I loved what I did but I had a few major setbacks that made me re evaluate and decide to just pursue my dream. When I left college I set myself up and had a nice studio and gallery making and selling my own work but over time I&nbsp; built a good business but was making money by designing ranges of product and marketing them and employing people to make them. Thats the way it was back in those days.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The market changed&nbsp; dramatically during our late 80s early 90s recession and I also had a major pottery fire that cost me over $200,000 as I was underinsured due to the business growing so rapidly and new equipment purchases that I didnt think of adding to the insurance policy cover.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>All in all it was hectic but I wasnt making the work personally&nbsp; and I realised I was not being true to myself and the dreams I had when I first started out as a potter. I basically came to the conclusion that to be true to myself I had to let everything go and start from scratch and see what I really had inside of me....did I have the balls to back myself and follow my dream. I also had developed a few other successful businesses that took a lot of my time and I asked myself the question&nbsp;  What am I really here for&quot;? I knew that I was put here to make pots so thats when I decided to let everything go and back myself and see where it all led......belief in oneself...a scary thought&nbsp; but the most rewarding journey I have ever been on.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Apart from those occasional crystalline gems that come out of the kiln the fact that I backed myself and my belief that I am here to make pots and had the courage to start from scratch and put a lot of the hard earned cash back into the journey is the greatest reward I have had in life.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Crystalline is not an easy journey and I can see that you have a passion for it.....many fall by the wayside because it is too hard or too costly.....only the truly determined will and passionate will survive and <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>discover its rewards....it certainly can challenge and teach you a lot about yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I suppose what I am saying is that do what you love and cutback on other things......subconscious stress from doing to much is a silent killer. I also built a very successful health and fitness centre&nbsp; after buying an ailing business, becoming a fitness guru and personal trainer and then also branching out into equipment sales as well as running the pottery side of things. The challenge was great and the money came in but it wasnt what I really loved. The fitness side of things was great from a personal point of view and I learned a lot.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>When I let it all go I realised the amount of subconscious stress I was under. I still work too hard but its work that I have a passion for. I am trying to get a better balance and it close. Its not a matter of money or having to work. Even though I have a great workspace I am looking to get something closer to the coast so that I can get up early, go catch breakfast and come home and make pots....my perfect balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I travel overseas each year for three months on the back of my work so life isnt too bad. I have worked hard but I intend to make pots until I drop.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You are obviously a good juggler with 20 balls in the air.....are you really really good with three???<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>One of my little sayings which may come in handy for you in someway<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> I look forward to see the pots that I make when I am 100 <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>but<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I know all too surely <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>that it will come quicker than I think <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Enough of all that<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I am not worried about tweaking the photos....there are more important things in life.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I just thought the background colour was enhanced or sharper?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I have been to three professional photographers and none can get the results I want or they admit that they cant do the pots justice. I normally take photos outside on a clear day with the sun overhead.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I have got the best results with film and have just purchase another digital camera and want to set up an indoor photo area with lighting so that I can take photos of pots as they come from the kiln rather than waiting for a sunny day. Theory is...build photography and lighting set up = quick photos=website updates= happier me=better pots and so on <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Thanks for the 413 page will try that.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I mentioned the Terry Fallon setup to my kiln guy as he has just built his first reduction electric. When I see him again I will show him the website.....they may be able to do some business down track.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I normally run 2x80 cub ft gas kilns and a 40 but have just taken them out of service due to moving workshop space. I have just tenanted out part of my building and didnt have room for the gas so am just on electric at the moment. When I find something down the coast I will set the gas kilns up again.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The 644 was a bit hit and miss but will play around with it more. I have a ball mill which may help with it.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>My good copper reds were a long time ago but I know there was definitely Sn involved. I have the occassional play and get the odd one out but have had to resolve my other glaze issues first to really do it justice.&nbsp; I also remember titanium or rutile and it was copper carbonate and 3110 but your forum members seem to discount titanium and rutile. All I can do is start where I think I left of and go from there and hopefully I now have enough knowledge to duplicate.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I didnt know how important accurate records were back then so cant remember exactly what it was. I know I post fired them in the gas kiln and added in some timber for the reduction as the kiln was too big to reduce at that temperature using gas/reduction. I am close to recreating the two or three glazes that I had back then and will then start to play around again to see if I can duplicate.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>What I <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>do feel is that different bodies can affect the colour. I use 3-4 differing bodies and they all react differently to the same glaze....once I have all my glaze bases back I will have a better view of things. Will keep you posted as things progress but it probably wont be till later in the year with my upcoming trip.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Liked the fishing page.....hopefully can send you a few pics over time.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>If you have any suggestions re photography/lighting set up they would be most welcome<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Stay healthy<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-outline-level:1;background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <a href="mailto:pdah@optonline.net" title="pdah@optonline.net">Phil Hamling</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Monday, March 14, 2011 3:27 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <a href="mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au" title="stroom@mcmedia.com.au">'John Stroomer'</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> RE: Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>John,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am so sorry for the delayed reply. My life has been all turned around this week. I suffered a seizure a week ago Friday and am trying to figure out what the hell happened, who the hell I am and how to go forward. I do agree with your bottom line and am resolved not to throw any more balls up in the air until the 20 or so already up there come down.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The answer to your question regarding photos is &quot;& .(I) tweaked them a bit.&quot; I have to admit I felt bad doing it. I mean &quot;who am I to adjust your stuff&quot;? Do you take your own photos? Can I offer any methodological input? Or should I just mind my own business?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I have been using F413 lately and 3110 before that. The common F413 formula which is out there just seemed to work real well without much adjustment. See the bottom of this page <a href="http://puttgarden.com/crystal/tech/glaze/glazes.html">http://puttgarden.com/crystal/tech/glaze/glazes.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I have some 644 but it has over nucleated and needs some adjustment. My time is very limited and I just haven't gone there yet.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I have not played with 3193(?)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am looking to go deeper into the copper reds. The electric reduction kiln Terry Fallon made for me is amazing. I've just begun to embrace the thought that a little Sn is a must. My experience is very limited though. It's like I'm a blind person trying to feel his way around. If you could help by pointing me in a particular direction I would greatly appreciate it.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The Crystalline Glaze Forum is a wonderful place. I have met so many wonderful people there. It blows my mind every time I think about it. And Jamie& .Koz& The Wizard& ..what can I say? He is all you wrote and more. I have spent a few days up at his place. He has a heart of gold and really, really knows his stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It's great to meet you (if only virtually) and hope to peer into your eyes someday and maybe even take your picture with that big one you caught. <a href="http://puttgarden.com/family/fish/fishindex.htm">http://puttgarden.com/family/fish/fishindex.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phil<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-outline-level:1'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> John Stroomer <a href="mailto:[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]">[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]</a> <br> <b>Sent:</b> Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:46 AM<br> <b>To:</b> Phil Hamling<br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hi Phil....had a look at the photos of my pots on your page and they look good from over here. Is that the way they came or have you tweaked them a bit. They were the first I had sent with my new printe/r scanner and they didnt look as good as that on my computer. You certainly have a lot going on with your testing and so forth. When I had my non existent glaze problem I even went so far as to think it may have been my frit (3110) so I looked at frits from Europe and the US and in desperation I purchased 25ks of F 413 and 644 and had it Fedex d over and got some promising results. The 3110 was fine of course but it is not made here any more....now made in Thailand. I have a reasonable amount still so I ordered two tonne of the 413 and 644 which has just landed a few weeks ago. I am about to start working with it so it should be interesting as to what comes out for me. I head over to the UK and Europe in Late May so have to get my pots made and stocks up....always a rush....10 weeks goes very quick.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I also had a test batch of the old F 3193??? made which was great but I had to order 5 tonne as a minimum order.....I may revisit that now that it is made in Thailand.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Your copper reds are looking interesting. I did some quite a few years back which looked fantastic and sold quickly but never bothered again as I was too busy with other Crystalline problems. I do revisit it now and again but they are not nearly as good as way back then. Once I get everything back to normal I will start doing a few more tests but the glazes and temps are different to what I used back then and its a whole new testing regime.....I believe in one thing at a time....too many variables.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I had a look at the crystalline forum this morning and had a laugh......that Koz is a funny bloke and has a great mind....I think I will join just to add to the banter. Its amazing how many of the potters dont listen to what he says as he knows his stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Anyway I just thought I would touch base and say thanks for the contact and putting the pics on your site.....its 4pm sat afternoon and I am just having a break between pots. I havnt had a day of for about 5 months and am going to try and get a few days out fishing to recharge the batteries for my last assault on the UK deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I read that you had a turn of some sort last week.....hope you are better. Not that I should give advice but it seems that you do a lot of stuff on top of your other business......says me!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-outline-level:1;background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <a href="mailto:pdah@optonline.net" title="pdah@optonline.net">Phil Hamling</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Monday, March 07, 2011 12:05 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <a href="mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au" title="stroom@mcmedia.com.au">'John Stroomer'</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> RE: Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>John,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks. I got this one and another one. Are you OK if I put them up on my page?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phil<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>PS What time is it in your neck of the woods?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-outline-level:1'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> John Stroomer <a href="mailto:[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]">[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]</a> <br> <b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 06, 2011 8:01 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Phil Hamling<br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hi Phil....my other email with a group of photos came back so have sent them individually....as I said, I hate computers but they are a necessity in todays world.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hope the individual pics are ok</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>John</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-outline-level:1'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> John Stroomer <a href="mailto:[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]">[mailto:stroom@mcmedia.com.au]</a> <br> <b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 06, 2011 4:48 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Phil Hamling<br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hi Phil....nice of you to make contact. I have seen your page in the past and also looked at the crystalline forum. William Melstrom told me about the group a couple of years ago and one of the things on my to do list is to join. I had two tonne of bad clay delivered two years ago (the third bad supply over 7 years) and it has cost me two years work and a lot of hard work in getting glazes back on track the where I want them. I told the manufacturer that he had a glaze problem and he insisted that nothing had changed so for 6 months I chased a glaze problem that I never really had. I eventually proved it was his clay and a lawsuit followed but the main problem has been getting my palette of colours back to where I like them. I am very exacting with my glazes as you seem to be and am constantly tweaking and improving. I have only just had what I could call good results coming out over the last two weeks. As you know all glazes have differing temp/application requirements so getting things correct with new clays&nbsp; is a slow process. I dont know where you got this photo from but I spend three months every year in the UK where I do workshops demonstrations and exhibitions.....this one I think may be a Potfest shot in 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I did receive an invite from Avi??? for&nbsp; the upcoming exhibition but was not in a position to enter any work. I was hopeful of being back on track in time but it was not be. I havnt responded to him so I must send him an email thanking him for the invitation.....I have been very focused on getting things back on track.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The glaze you mentioned is a rutile copper glaze and I have had it for many years but it occassionally disappears or changes for varying reasons so I am constantly working on it. My current glaze in this colour is slightly improved I think but still has a way to go.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You certainly are a busy man looking at your pages and have done a lot of work in a short time. Judging by the visit counter on your pages you create a lot of interest within the ceramics and crystalline community in general. My dealings have been mainly with the crystalline potters in Europe as that is where I spend a lot of time but will make a point of joining the forum as soon as I am back to where I want to be.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>My computer recently died of silicosis after being on life support for a month so am just getting up to speed with this new one and the scanner etc. Also a new camera to work out, photo booth to set up ,photos to take and website to update (6 years out of date)........ahhh I just want to make pots....all this new technology and instruction manuals to read drives me crazy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You seem to have all down to a fine art with all your pics and step by step recordings.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I will follow this email up with a more recent couple of photos (2009) and hopefully be in a position to get some more recent stuff soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Thanks again for the contact....maybe one day I will get to the US for one of your exhibitions or workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-outline-level:1;background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <a href="mailto:pdah@optonline.net" title="pdah@optonline.net">Phil Hamling</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Monday, March 07, 2011 3:57 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <a href="mailto:john@johnstroomer.com.au" title="john@johnstroomer.com.au">john@johnstroomer.com.au</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> Similar Work<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Mr. Stroomer,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I was web surfing the other day and came across this photo of you and your work.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p><img src="../3-6-11/john_stroomer.jpg" width="820" height="712"></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_1" o:spid="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="cid:20C796CEED224C089679761D18A98F56@JohnPC" style='width:615pt;height:534pt'> <v:imagedata src="insight-from-john-stroomer_files/image001.png" o:href="cid:image001.png@01CBE1BE.E7B166B0"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I like your work very much.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The piece off your right shoulder caught my eye in particular. Its glaze reminds me of&nbsp; one I had been working with several years ago. This page of mine walks through its development. <a href="http://puttgarden.com/crystal/tech/glaze/nfu.html">http://puttgarden.com/crystal/tech/glaze/nfu.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I just thought you'd like to see it and to make your acquaintance. You can click here to see some of my other work and that by people with whom I've been involved over the last several years. <a href="http://puttgarden.com/crystal/2007/Page.html">http://puttgarden.com/crystal/2007/Page.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Phil Hamling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Warwick, NY, USA<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>