I used these https://a.co/d/01x5itaY stone bath mats for reclaim and they are great. No plaster bits, light weight. I used an old pillow case between the clay and stone. This came in a 2 pack for $30 US and I highly recommend. *(*Unpaid review did not get anything for it.)

This evening, I finished my third sculpture. I didn’t have the right kind of clay, so I used what I had. The grog was too heavy. But I still think it turned out OK. It is only 5 1/2 inches tall, or 14 cm.

I've seen many of you make ghosts and I made some too. I had a customer request a large one so I'm giving it a try. You can tell how large he is by the paint stir stick in one of the pictures. I plan to string the word Boo! Between his hands. Has anyone else made larger ghosts? I'd love to see pictures.

https://youtu.be/yuzt2YrQSmI?is=q50Jn6lpl8iw8bv2 Our NCECA group had a blast in Kentucky over the 4th of July. We are all in the Skool group so hope you can watch!

Just a little update for anyone coming to NCECA Baltimore 2027 who may still be looking for accommodation. Our original Airbnb booking was unexpectedly cancelled with no explanation, which left our group suddenly needing to find somewhere else to stay. Fast forward a couple of weeks, and we have now secured a special discounted group rate at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore Downtown / Inner Harbor. The hotel is approximately 0.36 miles from the Baltimore Convention Center, so it is within walking distance. The hotel has been brilliant to work with, and my contact there has been helping me secure the room types we needed, keep us together as a group, and allow everyone to book under our group name. Our original group is now booked, and Ronda, Angela and the rest of their Airbnb group have also joined us there, so I believe there are currently around 18 of us staying at the same hotel. I have checked with the hotel, and they have confirmed that they may still have some rooms available which could potentially be added to our group booking at the discounted rate, subject to availability. I’m not posting the booking link publicly, as I need to check availability with the hotel first and make sure any additional rooms are added correctly to our group block. So if you are coming to Baltimore and are still looking for accommodation, or you would like to stay at the same hotel as the wider pottery group and like more information please message me directly in skool, or email me at: [email protected] I can then check with the hotel and, if they can accommodate you, send you the correct booking details. Thanks Jeanette