Morning Shot: ceramic coffee carafe

[Bob in SF]

I like my morning shot (of Cuban coffee).

When Andreas Bauer relocated his pottery factory from Paducah, KY to Los Angeles, CA, the colors brightened. Brightly colored (but usually monochromatic) wood-handled coffee carafes were launched in the mid-1930's.

I was stunned to see one go at auction for $550.00, so I figured I could make my own for less than $10.00 (little cup included). So I turned a handful, and kept one for my morning shot:

Happy Friday - Bob

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Amazing work as usual.

 

[Bob in SF]

Many thanks, Peter!

 

[JimB]

Very nice. It looks just the right size to get you going in the morning.

 

[magpens]

Very nice indeed, Bob !!!!! ... but not my cup of tea ... I'm Canajun, eh?

 

[Bob in SF]

Thanks, Mal!

And with regards to north-of-the-border caffeine preferences ("...not my cup of tea..."), I call your attention to this little gift to my wife at the 40 years mark: Tea for Two (T42).

The trick was to get both spouts to pour at the same rate:

Challenge = fun.

- Bob

 

[eharri446]

Bob, is there anything that you can not do and do well?

I have seen your pens, your castings, your pottery. The only thing that I do not think that I have seen by you was polymer clay; yet.

 

[Bob in SF]

Thanks, Elwin!

Poly clay?: I did get a 3rd place in the 2016 BASH/polyclay-casting with this entry (and with apologies to those who don't like the "wasp waist"):

BUT - I have some little poly ideas cooking, and will post them soon.

Stay tuned, and thanks again - Bob

 

[liljohn1368]

Very nice Bob.

 

[magpens]

Thanks for posting the twin spout teapot, Bob !! . Not only was it a challenge to make, but I am sure it is a challenge to use !

 

[PR_Princess]

Lovely Bob!

I have to say that really enjoy seeing your posts. Your work is always so playful and often incorporates such a cornucopia of color, that it can't help but bring a smile.

 

[mark james]

Thanks, Elwin!

Poly clay?: I did get a 3rd place in the 2016 BASH/polyclay-casting with this entry (and with apologies to those who don't like the "wasp waist"):

BUT - I have some little poly ideas cooking, and will post them soon.

Stay tuned, and thanks again - Bob

OK, OK... I'll confess to not liking the Wasp waist! But those blanks, those are very, very impressive! Excellent artistry!

 

[Sataro]

Fantastic work you do Bob!

 

[Bob in SF]

Heartfelt thanks for kind words JP, Mal, Dawn, Mark and Billy!

More fun ahead.

- Bob