Today I decided to make extra large pieces. They need 3-4 weeks to dry before they can go into the bisque load, so I thought that I needed to get them done so I can have them for sure by the Sanford Pottery Festival. These pots require two pieces being attached together to make a large pot that I couldn't do in one throw. I have shown how I do this before but figured that it has been awhile. First I throw the two pieces. Then after they are both leather hard, I score and slip the two adjoining pieces. I place the pieces together and with hand on the inside and outside, I press the clay from the top pieces down and over the bottom piece with my thumbs. Then I use my metal rib to smooth the outside surface. My hands usually ache after doing these vases. You can see below the three pots I made today using that technique. The pot on the right has hand built feet and the one on the left has a split rim. I also made 2 pitchers.
I realized last week that I needed to in gear and start making lots more pots. So, over the weekend I made brie bakers, berry bowls, cake plates and pedastals. These are items I can make large quantities, quickly. But I did make half of them with split rims which I think makes them look more elegant.
Yesterday I worked on more pieces inspired by recent workshops I have attended. The plates to the left are my attempt to facet/etch the rim of a plate. There was one try that didn't work and went in the scrap bucket. 
Bill VanGilder made this plate (right) using a streatched spring and using an up and down and side to side motion. My first attempt (upper right) I only did the up and down. The third try (upper left) was better. His plate looked better than mine. I imagine that he has had a lot of practice. 
I tryed the two casserole dishes Bill made. The first one was made by throwing a round casserole dish and cutting out two slices (see left) then squishing the sides until the slice closing up. This makes a rectangular shaped dish. (upper right). The other dish (upper left) you throw a round dish with a inch wide rim, then you cut away most of the rim, leaving two handles. Sides are flattened for oval.
At the North Carolina Potters Conference Jake Johnson had these condiment dishes on display in the gallery(right). He didn't show how he made them, but I liked the concept and made my version (below). I started with three but one didn't make it to completion. After this photo was taken I pushed the center up to hug the dishes more. I may make some spoons later.
Check back for more inspiration pieces. I have more ideas. Some of the pieces are more complex and will take more time.
Today I worked on pieces inspired by workshops taken the past few months. The pitcher above used the technique of making legs with a triangle shaped slab attached to the bottom. I tried this a few weeks ago on a few candy dishes and liked the look. Alison did her demo on a bowl (left). The cup was faceted, one of the techniques Bill Van Gilder showed.
I am not very adept at handbuilding, so this is always alot of work for me. I hope it turns out. The jar next to it is thrown in one pieces then cut to make a lidded jar. I have seen this before but never attempted it. Both Ronan Peterson and Bill Van Gilder had a version of this so decided it was time to try. It turned out well. 
