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(prophet.net).This shift was so successful it moved the use of the internet to Pottery Barn, and other retail outlets. The result was 500% increase in internet sales and a 1 billion dollar profit. They also used the web to launch PB Teen which focused on the gap in age between Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids. Each website is interactive now but PB Teen was the first with outstanding success. This appealed to dialed in kids wanting something to improve their own piece of sanity, their bedrooms. The interactive site allows the exchange of ideas, instant feedback and the customer has the ability to view products they like. Williams-Sonoma has already completed its’ internet shift. I feel they can rely more on the model by providing 24 hour online support to those consumers that have odd hours. Furthermore I believe the company should limit its’ use of hardcopy catalogs unless specifically requested because this focus had established…

History of Pottery In America Pottery has been a part of the American heritage, but when did pottery become so prevalent in America? The early Americans came to this land with only what they could carry, having to at times remake their cooking pots and bowls, clay was a readily available substance they found. Over the years, the earliest Americans added decorations to their pottery, adding beauty to the everyday objects. The Colonial Americans used pottery because most were too poor to have…

world (DEEWR 2009, p. 24). My learning intention outcome as related to EYLF: [Children who belong to a community recognize that there can be more than one community and that by co-operating with others in play and groups, belong but with that comes as rights and responsibilities(Rosback and Wilson 2012, p. 8)]. community allows for children to become socially responsible and uses play to explore new ideas and investigate (Rosback and Wilson 2012, p. 8). Extension: Doing a baking class with…

porcelain are commonly used for slip. The amount that the potter makes of the slip must be tester for deflocculating amounts. Colorants in the clay bodies are due to impurities in the clay, such as iron oxide creating a red hue in the clay. A large amount of iron oxide can also cause staining with whatever it comes in contact with during forming. Certain materials may be dangerous when working with clay bodies, such as manganese dioxide. Common problems with clay bodies is a white film over the…

A Single Shard The culture was Korean and Japanese. Which they tried to base it up about pottery making and learning how to do pottery and make potts. The location was in Korea and they didn’t have technology but the phones on the wall. They used things that looked like a book bag but was made out of straw and carried the things in there like if you go to garden they will use those and put the pumpkins and other stuff like that in the book bag looking thing. I think this is …

The cauldron of story is a metaphor used to help understand the formation and adaption of myths and fantasy. The metaphor identifies a cauldron as a massive pot holding all aspects of stories that simmer and brew together forming the soup which is served up by the author/storyteller as the story itself. The bones found in the soup represent the different aspects that make up the story such as the characters, the traits, the location, the foe, etc. And over time it can be hard to pull out the…

A teapot with the detailing of a realistic looking heart with chain links wrapped tightly around the heart is called “Heart Teapot: Petrol Hostage,” and it is one of many teapots in the Yixing Series by American ceramist, Richard Notkin, in 2013 (Pentilla, 2014). Notkin’s ceramic heart teapot is a relatively small teapot (6.5” x 11.25” x 5.75”) made from stoneware with a matte glaze that appears to have a rusted color that covers the entire teapot. The abstract teapot was designed to look like a…

Did You Damage Your Veneers? Know How They Will Be Fixed If you decided to use dental veneers to make your smile look perfect, you most likely are taking all the necessary steps to keep them free of any damage. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and veneers can become broken or cracked. Do you know what to do if this happens to you? Here is what you need to know about chipped and damaged veneers. Chipped Dental Veneers Your dental veneers can become chipped if you bite down on a hard food…

analysis that characterizes the chemical aspects of ceramic pastes. Specialization and standardization studies within a ceramic assemblage can reveal a great deal about the organization of production. Looking at the organization of ceramic production usually begins with an evaluation of standardization, labor investment, and skill (Costin and Hagstrum 1995). Briefly, standardization can be evaluated within a ceramic assemblage by quantifying formal and technological attributes (Pool 2009) of the…

When you think of the ancient Egyptians you most likely think of the pyramids, what you might not know is that Egyptians are also known for their pottery. Egyptians have been making pottery since far before the pyramids, and were one of the first peoples to make pottery (Quatr). Two of the main types of pottery constructed in ancient Egypt were amphoras and pithos. Pottery in ancient Egypt was constructed with techniques similar to those used today, and was used to house large stores of…