Cataloging work

[ACudby]

I'd like to start cataloging my finished pieces. Before I reinvent
the wheel, I would appreciate any advice on what my fellow GEPers do
to keep track of what they've completed, given away, sold, etc.
Thanks! Ali Cudby

[Nikki]

Ali,

 

One of our students at HCC was amazing with her record keeping. 

 

First she photographed each piece, gave it a "catalogue number" described the clay body, the glaze, the date and if or if not it was sold.  The photos were reproduced very small and entered into a binder with plastic sheets with ....oh...maybe 16 plastic inserts where she put the photo and all the information.  It was totally awesome and I wish I had paid more attention.  She's a very generous potter (and also a world renowned illustrator.  If you Google Jackie Shaw, or enter her name in Amazon, you'll get lots of hits) and I'll ask her the details of how she created her binder of her work, which, was unique---  She did calligraphy engraving on most of her pieces with personal message accompanied by fleurs-de-lis, flower designs, ivy designs, what ever added to the overall composition.  Beautiful, and something that is quite beyond me.  She gave us a small bowl and sometime during a get together, I'll bring it.

Nikki

 

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