10.25.2012

We live in Steeler Country!

 
It's a Steeler Home Game Weekend in the city...
Steelers play the Washington Redskins this Sunday.
It is serious business.
 
This is the official Steeler mascot, Steely McBeam.
(He kind of looks like that handsome guy from Mad Men, don't you think?)
 





 



This is the outside of the Steeler Locker Room.
 Unfortunately, it was empty of Steelers the night we were able to tour it.

It's pretty huge. The story is, no one walks over the Steeler symbol on the floor, no one.
It's a big room, so there's plenty of room to avoid stepping on it.

This guy walked all around it.
 
This locker was set up with Big Ben's helmut and jersey.
We were able to sit and pose and pretend we were Big Ben getting ready for a big game, kind of.
 


 



 

This is the view the Steelers see when they bust out of their locker room to play a game. It was pretty awesome.
Even in the dark...
 
Above is a replica of the Vince Lombardi trophy.
The walls are decorated with the Steelers' storied history.


The executive Steeler offices with amazing memorabilia.
The Steelers make our city proud.

Kitchen Love....

Don’t you love when you see your zotterthepotter gift being used?
 

10.24.2012

Glaze Fire Day

Stamping pots, throwing pots...on a glaze fire day.
 
 
Mike filling in the glaze fire log, noting time and temperature.
 
 
Checking the cones inside the kiln for reduction check at 1800 degrees. You can't see it very well, but the flame is shooting out pretty far.
He likes to throw standing, which I guess is getting more and more popular...

Two different view of our cookie jar.
 

10.22.2012

Glaze Day


 
 
 
 
It's time again for another glaze fire.
Each pot has to be dipped in our glaze mix first.




Let's take a moment to notice Mike's mustache.
He's been working on it for months.

 After each pot is hand-dipped in glaze, the glaze has to be carefully wiped off each bottom.
Any glaze left on the bottom of a pot can meld it into the kiln shelf when firing.
 It's hard to get Jenna to pose for a picture, but I got an action shot.

9.26.2012

15% Fall Discount

Happy First Week of Fall!
 
 
15% off all items in the shop now through Oct. 10th.
just type the code "Fall2012" under
"special instructions/gift message" during checkout.
(found under "Shipping Information after Billing Information")
 ****Please note, discount is processed manually and will not be reflected in shopping cart. Your credit card will not be charged until discount is applied.
We will email discount confirmation****
 
 It's hard for us to find a reason not to like any of the seasons available to us in western PA. But
fall is an extra special time. There's a crispness in the air that makes being outside an opportunity for many exciting adventures. Hope your fall is filled with many beautiful and memorable adventures.
 



9.13.2012

Testimonials and pots drying in the sun...

I treasure one I was given many years ago for my wedding, I am sure Emily and Michael will love theirs for years to come as well.
Thank you in advance for making a wonderful keepsake for them!
Melissa

Thank you...the plate looks great! ...I know your company stands by its products so, I appreciate your attention to quality. Thanks again and thank you for the dear baby gift...we will enjoy giving it to Elsie Louise! -Sandy Silver G.

In celebration of your marriage, may this be a constant reminder…in God's love, Paul and Linda B.







9.08.2012

Grand Reopening...South Side Pittsburgh Branch Library

Today was a special day in the South Side.
After being closed for more than a year for green renovations, our neighborhood library has opened bigger and better than ever.
We love our city, and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, open since 1895, is an important reason why.
 
Pittsburgh Love
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104854266/pittsburgh-love-stoneware-pottery
To learn more:
 
 
 

May 20, 2011, Library Deconstruction Party
 
 
September 8, 2012
 
The rain did not keep us away from the Grand Reopening...we waited too long.
 
 
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl was there.
So was a giant walking Library Card??!!??

The new library has a self service kiosk.

The talking heads were there.

One of the largest numbers of ribbon cutters assembled.
How many scissors does it take to cut a ribbon?

They did it!


 
Congratulations to a job well done!
That was a Grand Reopening Party!
 
Back in business :))
 





9.06.2012

View of the studio...

I love most phases of our pottery production, especially when there are so many happening at one time. From my view, I can see pots being stamped, pots freshly stamped, and pots turned upside down (to encourage the drying of the pot bottoms) and basking in the sun.
It's hard not to enjoy the beautiful simplicity of the pottery cycle.
 

 
Personalized Wedding Gift, Marriage Crock with distelfink logo
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Our Anniversary Crock with 2 Bottom Lines and Monogram logo...

  Anniversary Crock w/ 2nd Line - Personalized Wedding Anniversary Gift “This is GORGEOUS. I am so excited to give this to my parents for th...