Getting ready for the new year... #nye #whisky @theshackletonwhisky

Getting ready for the new year... #nye #whisky @theshackletonwhisky
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If nothings going right, go... #walking #outdoors #trek #woodland

If nothings going right, go... #walking #outdoors #trek #woodland
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Snow play! #snow #sledge #holiday

Snow play! #snow #sledge #holiday
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Picked this up on a whim and it's stunning @theshackletonwhisky #whisky #drink

Picked this up on a whim and it's stunning @theshackletonwhisky #whisky #drink
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Little boy in the field. #outdoors #walking #mud

Little boy in the field. #outdoors #walking #mud
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Classic. #indianajones

Classic. #indianajones
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Wanted to write a big old post about climbing. However thought that might be dull so here is a shorter version. I'm working on my conditioning, I'm working on my technique and I'm working on my bravery. Tonight I climbed out my skin and now I'm buzzing. I even dyno'd a green route (6c I think) as well as nailed a really tricky orange (6 something) top out route. Absolutely stoked! #climbing #bouldering thanks @georgewhelan00 for pushing me gently tonight. Also @theclimbingexperience for the reset which has kept things really interesting.

Wanted to write a big old post about climbing. However thought that might be dull so here is a shorter version. I'm working on my conditioning, I'm working on my technique and I'm working on my bravery. Tonight I climbed out my skin and now I'm buzzing. I even dyno'd a green route (6c I think) as well as nailed a really tricky orange (6 something) top out route. Absolutely stoked! #climbing #bouldering thanks @georgewhelan00 for pushing me gently tonight. Also @theclimbingexperience for the reset which has kept things really interesting.
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Today was a bit wet! #walking #outdoors #rain

Today was a bit wet! #walking #outdoors #rain
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Took the plunge on some new walking boots to replace my walking shoes. Now to put some miles on/in them. #boots #walking #outdoors

Took the plunge on some new walking boots to replace my walking shoes. Now to put some miles on/in them. #boots #walking #outdoors
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Santa special, we were excited honest! #train #santaspecial

Santa special, we were excited honest! #train #santaspecial
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Discovered the transition wall on the last week of term. First week of the new term will have a look at resetting it to make it more interesting for the girls. #climbing #bouldering #school

Discovered the transition wall on the last week of term. First week of the new term will have a look at resetting it to make it more interesting for the girls. #climbing #bouldering #school
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Another walk today, helped clear the head. #walking #outdoors

Another walk today, helped clear the head. #walking #outdoors
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Muddy lads. @blackerandoak #walking #outside

Muddy lads. @blackerandoak #walking #outside
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Another pot and cacti combination. #pottery #ceramics #cactus

Another pot and cacti combination. #pottery #ceramics #cactus
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A little jug I made with a cacti that I did not. #ceramics #pottery #cactus

A little jug I made with a cacti that I did not. #ceramics #pottery #cactus
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Been a while since I posted any art. Just dug this one out. #art #painting #abstractart

Been a while since I posted any art. Just dug this one out. #art #painting #abstractart
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Lovely walk today. #medway #walk #dayoff

Lovely walk today. #medway #walk #dayoff
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Lots of beards! #stag #wales #afan

Lots of beards! #stag #wales #afan
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Old and new in Wales. #walking #outdoors #photography

Old and new in Wales. #walking #outdoors #photography
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Due to my shoulder injury I'm not riding this weekend. I am though walking and loving it. #afan #outdoors #trails #walking

Due to my shoulder injury I'm not riding this weekend. I am though walking and loving it. #afan #outdoors #trails #walking
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Must stop getting injured... Also sleeping is hard when your shoulder is wrecked! #injury #sport #climbing

Must stop getting injured... Also sleeping is hard when your shoulder is wrecked! #injury #sport #climbing
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Today is sponsored by deep heat. Last night I had a pretty bad fall (10ft down on right shoulder) which sucked. Luckily nothing broken, just very sore today.

Today is sponsored by deep heat. Last night I had a pretty bad fall (10ft down on right shoulder) which sucked. Luckily nothing broken, just very sore today.
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I am a soft touch! #ikea #son #dayoff

I am a soft touch! #ikea #son #dayoff
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Santa Special. #train #christmas

Santa Special. #train #christmas
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More climbing last night. Managed lots of projects I'd been trying for a few sessions. Now I need to slow down and work on endurance training and technique. #climbing #bouldering @theclimbingexperience

More climbing last night. Managed lots of projects I'd been trying for a few sessions. Now I need to slow down and work on endurance training and technique. #climbing #bouldering @theclimbingexperience
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First climbing injury. Minor sprain but very sore. #bouldering #climbing

First climbing injury. Minor sprain but very sore. #bouldering #climbing
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Had fun climbing for way too long today with @jamesbarrett402 and @richardcourt1 awesome stuff but owe my hands. #climbing #bouldering @theclimbingexperience

Had fun climbing for way too long today with @jamesbarrett402 and @richardcourt1 awesome stuff but owe my hands. #climbing #bouldering @theclimbingexperience
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More climbing! Videos to come! #climbing #fitness #exercise #bouldering

More climbing! Videos to come! #climbing #fitness #exercise #bouldering
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This week I will mostly be climbing. #climbing #bouldering #fitness

This week I will mostly be climbing. #climbing #bouldering #fitness
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My boys list of priorities goes: 1.mum, 2. grandparents, 3.dogs, 4.outdoors 5.cars/trains/diggers 6.'sorry who are you?'. #parent #baby

My boys list of priorities goes: 1.mum, 2. grandparents, 3.dogs, 4.outdoors 5.cars/trains/diggers 6.'sorry who are you?'. #parent #baby
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@remuseum was a bit of a bit with the boy today. #museum #holiday

@remuseum was a bit of a bit with the boy today. #museum #holiday
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Was going so well until the chain failed. Back to the drawing board! #mountainbiking #singlespeed

Was going so well until the chain failed. Back to the drawing board! #mountainbiking #singlespeed
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Second London game of the year. #nfllondon #nfl

Second London game of the year. #nfllondon #nfl
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This is probably a bad idea! #cycling #bike #singlespeed #mountainbike

This is probably a bad idea! #cycling #bike #singlespeed #mountainbike
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Castle walks. #kent #walks

Castle walks. #kent #walks
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Whitstable. #walks #seaside

Whitstable. #walks #seaside
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Splashing in puddles. #rain #puddles @heyduggee

Splashing in puddles. #rain #puddles @heyduggee
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I love autumn! #walking #autumn

I love autumn! #walking #autumn
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So muddy! #pumpkins

So muddy! #pumpkins
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This was fun! #nfl #football

This was fun! #nfl #football
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Inktober day 10: Pattern #inktober2019 #inktober #poetry

Inktober day 10: Pattern #inktober2019 #inktober #poetry
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Day 9: Swing. #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry

Day 9: Swing. #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry
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Day 8: Frail #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry

Day 8: Frail #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry
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Day 7: Enchanted #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry

Day 7: Enchanted #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry
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Day 6: Husky #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry

Day 6: Husky #inktober2019 #drawing #poetry
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A little bit of single speed loving today. #bike #cycling #singlespeed

A little bit of single speed loving today. #bike #cycling #singlespeed
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#inktober2019 Day 5: Build. #art #drawing #poetry

#inktober2019 Day 5: Build. #art #drawing #poetry
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Stomata #plants #teaching #microscope #science

Stomata #plants #teaching #microscope #science
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#inktober2019 day 4. Freeze. #poetry #drawing

#inktober2019 day 4. Freeze. #poetry #drawing
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#inktober2019 day 3:Bait. #drawing #art #poetry #nationalpoetryday

#inktober2019 day 3:Bait. #drawing #art #poetry #nationalpoetryday
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#inktober2019 day 2. Mindless. #art #poetry #drawing

#inktober2019 day 2. Mindless. #art #poetry #drawing
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Day 1. Ring. Sometimes things fit my lessons! #inktober2019 #science

Day 1. Ring. Sometimes things fit my lessons! #inktober2019 #science
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I have a new book out soon... #poetry #book #writer

I have a new book out soon... #poetry #book #writer
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Though I still think this is the best one in my book. Which you can still buy from Amazon. #sketchyatbest #poetry #writing

Though I still think this is the best one in my book. Which you can still buy from Amazon. #sketchyatbest #poetry #writing
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My nan kept every newspaper clipping I was in. Turns out I've been writing poetry for a long time. #poetry #nan #newspaper

My nan kept every newspaper clipping I was in. Turns out I've been writing poetry for a long time. #poetry #nan #newspaper
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Amino acid chromatography. #science #alevel #education

Amino acid chromatography. #science #alevel #education
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'Hello deer', 'Hello sweetheart'. Is my dad's favourite line from @heyduggee ! Still weird seeing deer wandering around work. #heyduggee #deer #work #teaching

'Hello deer', 'Hello sweetheart'. Is my dad's favourite line from @heyduggee ! Still weird seeing deer wandering around work. #heyduggee #deer #work #teaching
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Every now and then I have to stop and put stuff back into folders... #teaching #science #education

Every now and then I have to stop and put stuff back into folders... #teaching #science #education
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I know @strava I was there... #running #fitness

I know @strava I was there... #running #fitness
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Was a pretty slow day on the bike. This is how I felt for most of it... #bike #cycling #tortoise

Was a pretty slow day on the bike. This is how I felt for most of it... #bike #cycling #tortoise
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Had some great results making plant cell slides with year 7. Yes that is my slide taken with my camera down the eyepiece lens. #microscope #cells #plants #teaching

Had some great results making plant cell slides with year 7. Yes that is my slide taken with my camera down the eyepiece lens. #microscope #cells #plants #teaching
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After yesterday's break from the norm it back to the day job. #teaching #science #work

After yesterday's break from the norm it back to the day job. #teaching #science #work
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Random times for me. Today I pretended to be a groom @longtonwood . Many thanks to @jasmineandrewsphoto and @jackcorthinephotovideo for being really easy to work with. Mega thanks to my 'bride' @harleigh_slaughtermua for making me feel less awkward during the day! #favourforafriend #dayoff #modelling

Random times for me. Today I pretended to be a groom @longtonwood . Many thanks to @jasmineandrewsphoto and @jackcorthinephotovideo for being really easy to work with. Mega thanks to my 'bride' @harleigh_slaughtermua for making me feel less awkward during the day! #favourforafriend #dayoff #modelling
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Incredible night out. #wedding #trees

Incredible night out. #wedding #trees
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Busy morning. #fitness

Busy morning. #fitness
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Planning A-Level required practicals and actually enjoying myself... #science #teaching

Planning A-Level required practicals and actually enjoying myself... #science #teaching
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First ride to work on the single speed today. Also can't seem to correct that seat lean! #cycling #bike #singlespeed #outdoors

First ride to work on the single speed today. Also can't seem to correct that seat lean! #cycling #bike #singlespeed #outdoors
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Lego building, until the boy decided it was story time. #lego #play

Lego building, until the boy decided it was story time. #lego #play
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Much more fun without the brakes. Oh and the pedals are totally seised on (always grease your pedals kids). #bmx #bike #cycling

Much more fun without the brakes. Oh and the pedals are totally seised on (always grease your pedals kids). #bmx #bike #cycling
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I don't ride my 29er as much as I should but when I do it's super fun. #riding #mountainbiking @orangebikes

I don't ride my 29er as much as I should but when I do it's super fun. #riding #mountainbiking @orangebikes
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The Downs was a bit rubbish tonight... #mountainbiking #singletrack #kent #cycling #outdoors

The Downs was a bit rubbish tonight... #mountainbiking #singletrack #kent #cycling #outdoors
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Finally got around to finishing the boys room... #bikes #starthimyoung #cycling

Finally got around to finishing the boys room... #bikes #starthimyoung #cycling
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Audition for Top Gun 2 was unsuccessful. #rollercoaster #posing #wales #topgun @tomcruise

Audition for Top Gun 2 was unsuccessful. #rollercoaster #posing #wales #topgun @tomcruise
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Further to this morning we have zip lined at 90mph, white water rafted and off now for some luge type thing. Love Wales, love Snowdonia, love outdoors. #stag #outdoors #activities

Further to this morning we have zip lined at 90mph, white water rafted and off now for some luge type thing. Love Wales, love Snowdonia, love outdoors. #stag #outdoors #activities
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Early morning Snowdon run with @georgewhelan00 , because why not? #running #fitness #mountain

Early morning Snowdon run with @georgewhelan00 , because why not? #running #fitness #mountain
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Single speed looking for climbs. Very bad idea in jeans. #riding #cycling #climbing #singlespeed

Single speed looking for climbs. Very bad idea in jeans. #riding #cycling #climbing #singlespeed
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Happy memories of the #TourofFriends thanks to @veloviewer for the reminder. Must ride more in the tail end of 2019 #cycling #bike

Happy memories of the #TourofFriends thanks to @veloviewer for the reminder. Must ride more in the tail end of 2019 #cycling #bike
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Next project. #bmx #bike #cycling #n+1

Next project. #bmx #bike #cycling #n+1
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New single speed finished. #cycling #singlespeed

New single speed finished. #cycling #singlespeed
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Gave the bike a much needed clean. Next job is replacing the bar wrap. #bike #cycling #boardman

Gave the bike a much needed clean. Next job is replacing the bar wrap. #bike #cycling #boardman
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Worse ways to spend an afternoon. #singlespeed #cycling #vintage

Worse ways to spend an afternoon. #singlespeed #cycling #vintage
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Anniversary time.

Anniversary time.
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Spin, now dead... Beer needed. #cycling #fitness

Spin, now dead... Beer needed. #cycling #fitness
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My parents have this bush and the bees (all bees) are loving it. . #plants #bees #insects

My parents have this bush and the bees (all bees) are loving it. . #plants #bees #insects
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Done some succulent re-potting. #ceramic #pots #succulents #plants #clay #moretofollow

Done some succulent re-potting. #ceramic #pots #succulents #plants #clay #moretofollow
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Haven't posted any art in a while. Haven't really been working on anything consistently, here is the last one I finished. Aiming to get some throwing and painting done in the next few weeks though. . #art #instaartist #artoftheday #instagood #abstractart

Haven't posted any art in a while. Haven't really been working on anything consistently, here is the last one I finished. Aiming to get some throwing and painting done in the next few weeks though. . #art #instaartist #artoftheday #instagood #abstractart
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A week after his jabs and he has a temperature and is feeling grotty. I'm basically a walking tissue ATM.

A week after his jabs and he has a temperature and is feeling grotty. I'm basically a walking tissue ATM.
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He pulled this face when I asked him where his revolver was... . #cat #mgs

He pulled this face when I asked him where his revolver was... . #cat #mgs
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Threw some pots today. . #ceramic #throwing #pottery #clay

Threw some pots today. . #ceramic #throwing #pottery #clay
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This one went a little bit odd. . #drawing #sketchbook #art #instaartist

This one went a little bit odd. . #drawing #sketchbook #art #instaartist
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Been working on line drawings for a whole and came across this old one. . #art #drawing #stilllife #instaartist

Been working on line drawings for a whole and came across this old one. . #art #drawing #stilllife #instaartist
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This was so cool! @pwadey1006 you need to get to @twycrosszoo amazing day.

This was so cool! @pwadey1006 you need to get to @twycrosszoo amazing day.
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Redrawing some things from life drawing classes. . #sketchbook #drawing #images #ink #body #instaartist

Redrawing some things from life drawing classes. . #sketchbook #drawing #images #ink #body #instaartist
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A bit more sketchbook. . #sketchbook #drawing #ink #art #instagood #instaartist

A bit more sketchbook. . #sketchbook #drawing #ink #art #instagood #instaartist
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Sketchbook morning. . #sketch #art #cyberpunk #city

Sketchbook morning. . #sketch #art #cyberpunk #city
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Out to meet a mate who is running late. Had my sketchbook but gave my pen away (was a good deed) but now sat with sketchbook and no pen. Should have brought a spare. Why didn't I bring a spare? . #art #sketchbook #instaartist

Out to meet a mate who is running late. Had my sketchbook but gave my pen away (was a good deed) but now sat with sketchbook and no pen. Should have brought a spare. Why didn't I bring a spare? . #art #sketchbook #instaartist
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Might be a bit dark. . #art #cyberpunk #bladerunner #painting #instaart

Might be a bit dark. . #art #cyberpunk #bladerunner #painting #instaart
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Trying something new. . #art #bladerunner #cyberpunk

Trying something new. . #art #bladerunner #cyberpunk
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That I love making distressed pots probably says a lot about my mindset. . #potterylove #ceramicart #clay #plantlove #succulent

That I love making distressed pots probably says a lot about my mindset. . #potterylove #ceramicart #clay #plantlove #succulent
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Staring into the pit. . #ceramicart #clay #pottery #potterylove

Staring into the pit. . #ceramicart #clay #pottery #potterylove
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Research. . #pottery #somethingnew

Research. . #pottery #somethingnew
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Some new pots are out. Kiln fired then pit fired. Still refining the technique. . #ceramic #pottery #instagood #clay #potterylove #ceramicart

Some new pots are out. Kiln fired then pit fired. Still refining the technique. . #ceramic #pottery #instagood #clay #potterylove #ceramicart
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More doodles. . #art #drawing #doodle #sketch #instagood #instaartist #artoninstagram

More doodles. . #art #drawing #doodle #sketch #instagood #instaartist #artoninstagram
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A quick, and random drawing. . #abstractart #drawing #instagood #artoninstagram #doodle

A quick, and random drawing. . #abstractart #drawing #instagood #artoninstagram #doodle
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White hand built pot and alpine plant. . First of a new line of hand built pots I'm working on. . #watchthisspace #ceramics #potterylove #plantlove #clay

White hand built pot and alpine plant. . First of a new line of hand built pots I'm working on. . #watchthisspace #ceramics #potterylove #plantlove #clay
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Quick reminder that I do also paint... . #abstractart #instaartist #artoninstagram

Quick reminder that I do also paint... . #abstractart #instaartist #artoninstagram
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New shiny hand built plant pot. . #pottery #ceramics #instagood #potterylove #white

New shiny hand built plant pot. . #pottery #ceramics #instagood #potterylove #white
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So Ru (son) picked some alpines he liked from the garden centre and I replaced some aloes with them in this hand built terracotta pot. . #alpines #plants #terracotta #potterylove #instagood #plantlove

So Ru (son) picked some alpines he liked from the garden centre and I replaced some aloes with them in this hand built terracotta pot. . #alpines #plants #terracotta #potterylove #instagood #plantlove
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More succulents and pots. . #potterylove #ceramicart #clay #plantlove #succulents #instagood

More succulents and pots. . #potterylove #ceramicart #clay #plantlove #succulents #instagood
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Pit firing in a can - a method.

What I use:

• A small metal incinerator.
• Stoneware clay.
• Copper wire.
• Aluminium foil.
• Straw (standard pet shop purchase).
• Sodium chloride solution (salt water).
• Etching solution (ferric chloride).
• Sawdust (standard rabbit one from a pet shop).
• Copper sulphate and salt mixture (1:3 ratio).
• Good firelighters.
• Coal
• Fire logs

What I have been doing:

1. Throw and turn the pots.
2. Leave to dry for a bit.
3. Spray with etching solution (this is nasty stuff so mask and glove up) this causes the surface of the pot to blister and will provide a red colour to the stoneware when burnt.
4. Let dry until ready to fire - if there is any moisture left in the pots they will crack and explode in the firing.
5. Spray some salt water onto some hay and straw.
6. Add a small layer of hay to some crumpled aluminium foil.
7. Place the pot on the hay and wrap some copper wire around it.
8. Fold the foil around the pot to make a saggar. 
9. Put a shallow layer of coal in the bottom of the burner.
10. Then add some fire logs on top of the coal with some hay and straw in and around.
11. Add a few of the pots to the fire logs - don't let them touch.
12. Build around them with hay and straw.
13. Add more fire logs on top.
14. Repeat until the bin is full, top layer should be straw and logs so that all of the pots are buried by combustibles.
15. I find lighting from the bottom works better than lighting from the top, in this case add a fire lighter to the holes at the bottom of the burner and ignite.
16. Once the fire is roaring add the lid of the incinerator and leave for at least 2-3 hours.
17. If you want to do any rakku type stuff once the fire has burnt down you can remove the pots carefully (they will be hot) and use fur/hair over the surface.
18. Personally I leave until nice and cold then dig the out to clean.
19. If the pots don't get enough heat they will harden but not fire so will need to go through again.
20. Also sometimes they aren't as dry and will shatter/break so I glue them all back together or glue pieces back together.

And that's really it so far. I have been making notes of what has/hasn't worked so far but it's all a bit of a glorious experiment.

Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent

Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent
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Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent

Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent
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Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent

Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent
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Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent

Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent
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Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent

Succulents and pots for the win. . #plantlove #ceramicart #clay #potterylove #succulent
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Medway looked a bit shit tonight. #nofilter #medway #home

Medway looked a bit shit tonight. #nofilter #medway #home
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Ivy, in a pot, in a pot. . The pots were all made of the same stoneware in the same firing, only the combustibles and happenstance separates them. Well that and their shape! . #pottery #ceramics #clay #plants #ivy #firing #plantlove #potterylove

Ivy, in a pot, in a pot. . The pots were all made of the same stoneware in the same firing, only the combustibles and happenstance separates them. Well that and their shape! . #pottery #ceramics #clay #plants #ivy #firing #plantlove #potterylove
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Half term is nearly over, been very chilled with this one. Managed to get some pots done in between as well. Back to the day job soon though.

Half term is nearly over, been very chilled with this one. Managed to get some pots done in between as well. Back to the day job soon though.
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Pot deliberately cooked while a bit damp. Sprayed with ferric chloride, on a bed of sawdust sprayed with sodium chloride, some coffee grounds and copper wire wrapped around. The pot fell off the wheel and cracked in half before firing. The coffee grounds I think were too damp and adhered to the pot. Didn't expect much from the copper wire but the ended up with lovely red ribbons. . I have about a dozen tumblers ready to go through the process once I'm happy with the colours. Also once they are totally dry. . #ceramic #pottery #art #clay #colour #experiment

Pot deliberately cooked while a bit damp. Sprayed with ferric chloride, on a bed of sawdust sprayed with sodium chloride, some coffee grounds and copper wire wrapped around. The pot fell off the wheel and cracked in half before firing. The coffee grounds I think were too damp and adhered to the pot. Didn't expect much from the copper wire but the ended up with lovely red ribbons. . I have about a dozen tumblers ready to go through the process once I'm happy with the colours. Also once they are totally dry. . #ceramic #pottery #art #clay #colour #experiment
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Results are in. Now to get working on some cracked pots... . #anthem #pottery #ceramics #clay

Results are in. Now to get working on some cracked pots... . #anthem #pottery #ceramics #clay
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Ok so I love the broken/repaired look. Would people part with money for one though? Let's have a quiz. Comment 👍 for yes and 👎 for a no. . #quiz #question #pottery #ceramics #art

Ok so I love the broken/repaired look. Would people part with money for one though? Let's have a quiz. Comment 👍 for yes and 👎 for a no. . #quiz #question #pottery #ceramics #art
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Something so satisfying about all this. . #ceramics #pottery #clay

Something so satisfying about all this. . #ceramics #pottery #clay
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More from the latest batch. . #potteryforall #wheelthrown #pottery #pitfire #ceramics #color #colour

More from the latest batch. . #potteryforall #wheelthrown #pottery #pitfire #ceramics #color #colour
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Lots of issues with heat stress but playing with combustibles and colouration is so much fun. . #pottery #ceramic #clay #fire #ceramicart #creative

Lots of issues with heat stress but playing with combustibles and colouration is so much fun. . #pottery #ceramic #clay #fire #ceramicart #creative
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Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen . Reasons to rebuild cracked pots part 2 - candle holders! . Happy Friday! . #ceramic #ceramicart #clay #friday #light

Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen . Reasons to rebuild cracked pots part 2 - candle holders! . Happy Friday! . #ceramic #ceramicart #clay #friday #light
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Why repair a broken pot? Because I'm learning from it. Looking at the colours, the firing and the drying. Plus learning shapes and forms. All a long process. . #ceramic #pottery #clay #learning #ceramicart #firing

Why repair a broken pot? Because I'm learning from it. Looking at the colours, the firing and the drying. Plus learning shapes and forms. All a long process. . #ceramic #pottery #clay #learning #ceramicart #firing
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Waxed the pot. Really like how this came out. . #ceramics #pottery #clay #instagood

Waxed the pot. Really like how this came out. . #ceramics #pottery #clay #instagood
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Loving the effects from pit firing. . #clay #ceramic #pottery #fire #bowl

Loving the effects from pit firing. . #clay #ceramic #pottery #fire #bowl
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'pit' firing in the snow. . #ceramic #clay #pottery #fire

'pit' firing in the snow. . #ceramic #clay #pottery #fire
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Spent the day turning. This is my favourite part of throwing. . #ceramic #pottery #clay

Spent the day turning. This is my favourite part of throwing. . #ceramic #pottery #clay
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More pots from the other days throwing. Need to turn, wait, burnish, wait and pit fire these. Very excited 🔥. . #ceramics #clay #pottery #art #craft #makers #makersgonnamake

More pots from the other days throwing. Need to turn, wait, burnish, wait and pit fire these. Very excited 🔥. . #ceramics #clay #pottery #art #craft #makers #makersgonnamake
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Lots of throwing and lots of messing with shapes and form. . First time throwing stoneware and I'm impressed with the lack of mess (less red everywhere than with terracotta). All these will be pit fired when greenware. . #ceramic #ceramicart #pottery #stoneware #clay #art #craft #instaart #artoninstagram

Lots of throwing and lots of messing with shapes and form. . First time throwing stoneware and I'm impressed with the lack of mess (less red everywhere than with terracotta). All these will be pit fired when greenware. . #ceramic #ceramicart #pottery #stoneware #clay #art #craft #instaart #artoninstagram
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Pit fired some terracotta today. . This was wrapped in some dog fur and sprinkled with some coffee grounds. . #clay #ceramic #pottery #terracotta

Pit fired some terracotta today. . This was wrapped in some dog fur and sprinkled with some coffee grounds. . #clay #ceramic #pottery #terracotta
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Chatham naval memorial. . Acrylic on canvas. . #art #instagood #instaartist #medway #artoninstagram #artoftheday #photooftheday

Chatham naval memorial. . Acrylic on canvas. . #art #instagood #instaartist #medway #artoninstagram #artoftheday #photooftheday
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'When plan C is the same as plan A'. . Acrylic on canvas. . #art #instaartist #instalove #instaart #artoftheday #artoninstagram #masterpiece #painting #acrylicpainting #instagood

'When plan C is the same as plan A'. . Acrylic on canvas. . #art #instaartist #instalove #instaart #artoftheday #artoninstagram #masterpiece #painting #acrylicpainting #instagood
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Hung on the wall. . 'Hope' acrylic on canvas. . #masterpiece #artsy #instagood #instaartist #instalove #instaart #artoftheday #artoninstagram #painting #abstractart #abstractartist

Hung on the wall. . 'Hope' acrylic on canvas. . #masterpiece #artsy #instagood #instaartist #instalove #instaart #artoftheday #artoninstagram #painting #abstractart #abstractartist
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I think this one is done now. . #abstractart #instagood #instaartist #artoftheday #masterpiece #painting #artoninstagram

I think this one is done now. . #abstractart #instagood #instaartist #artoftheday #masterpiece #painting #artoninstagram
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Unintentional Pollock at Gillingham station! . #art #abstractart #jacksonpollock #instaart

Unintentional Pollock at Gillingham station! . #art #abstractart #jacksonpollock #instaart
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Coming up with an idea... . #design #sculpture #art #instagood #instaartist #masterpiece

Coming up with an idea... . #design #sculpture #art #instagood #instaartist #masterpiece
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A little glimpse of last night's life drawing image. I think this leg/arm combination might be my favourite part from any drawing in one of these sessions. Also feet are stupidly hard! If you have never been to a drawing lesson or haven't drawn from a model I recommend it. Look up a local group and try it out, it's good fun and with the right tution can really bring your drawing on. . #drawing #art #lifedrawing #model #instagood #instaartist #artoftheday #picoftheday #masterpiece #charcoal

A little glimpse of last night's life drawing image. I think this leg/arm combination might be my favourite part from any drawing in one of these sessions. Also feet are stupidly hard! If you have never been to a drawing lesson or haven't drawn from a model I recommend it. Look up a local group and try it out, it's good fun and with the right tution can really bring your drawing on. . #drawing #art #lifedrawing #model #instagood #instaartist #artoftheday #picoftheday #masterpiece #charcoal
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This picture contains 3 of my favourite things. . Also photography friends don't judge my terrible light box ( @vaine_paine @super_nicktendo @bowphotographic ) . #pottery #ceramic #clay #plants #growing #craft #instagood #instaartist #bourbon #whiskey #lights #photooftheday #masterpiece #photography

This picture contains 3 of my favourite things. . Also photography friends don't judge my terrible light box ( @vaine_paine @super_nicktendo @bowphotographic ) . #pottery #ceramic #clay #plants #growing #craft #instagood #instaartist #bourbon #whiskey #lights #photooftheday #masterpiece #photography
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Went through some of last year's pottery ahead of this year's stuff. New things are on their way. . #art #pottery #porcelain

Went through some of last year's pottery ahead of this year's stuff. New things are on their way. . #art #pottery #porcelain
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Cobwebs blown. . #bike #cycling #bimble #ride #exercise

Cobwebs blown. . #bike #cycling #bimble #ride #exercise
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