i was wondering if anyone knew if this was a patented item. i was showing a picture of one to my mother-in-law (who is a professional potter) and she said she'd make me one.
moss scuttle
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I don't think you need to worry about a patent if your mother-in-law makes on for you for your own use. On the other hand, if you intend to start selling them, you may have to look into it further.
All I know for certain is that SWMBO just ordered one for me from Sara Bonnyman Pottery in Canada, and I anticipate its arrival with great pleasure.
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I doubt they are patented...otherwise, Dirty Bird Pottery and Georgetown Pottery (who make something near as da*mit identical) would be on the receiving end of a lawyer's ire,
Neil,
Plz post pics of it when you get it! I have a GtP Scuttle which I love and use daily, but the Bonnyman does look like a beaut!
Plz post pics of it when you get it! I have a GtP Scuttle which I love and use daily, but the Bonnyman does look like a beaut!
Will do!
Neil,
Which one did you get...the cobalt blue one is AWESOME!
Which one did you get...the cobalt blue one is AWESOME!
It's called "waterfall." Here's the pic from her website:
The cobalt would have been my next choice, but I like the rustic look of this one.
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I am awaiting a scuttle from Sara also (Cobalt Blue, small) Hoping for an end to cold lather!
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thanks for the input! i know she said that the one from sara bonnyman looked a little small (even her large one), so i think she's going to make one closer to the large one from dirty bird pottery, but i'm not sure. i did ask her about prices incase anyone else would want one if anyone is interested. you might be very surprized, but i hate to post her prices (i would hate to offend any potter on here).
if interested, just send me a pm
if interested, just send me a pm
That's great, Neil. I'm sure you will really like it. I love my Dirty Bird 1.5 size scuttle, but I'd love to have a Moss for the days when I face lather- which are becoming more frequent.
I'm also curious about any experiences members have had playing with scuttle making. My wife picked up a brochure for a local place called "Art Barn" where you can DIY pottery for $15-$20. She's figuring a make a thick bowl, a thin bowl that sets inside, and a couple "stand-offs" on the bottom would make a workable scuttle. Not in the same realm as a Dirty Bird of course, but a poor man's wife-made scuttle would have its own charm too.
Thanks, guys. It arrived today and looks great. Can't wait for tomorrow's shave!!
Funny, but I always assumed the top part was removable.
Funny, but I always assumed the top part was removable.
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Very Nice Neil, this the first scuttle or have you had another? Either way I love them, just back from a chilly week on the road without mine & appreciate it more than ever!
This is my first. Looking forward!
I would think that even if it was patented, if you don't intend to sell it, I wouldn't imagine much they could do about it, especially if they never found out....
On the other hand, you could always email and ask them
On the other hand, you could always email and ask them
Thanks, guys. It arrived today and looks great. Can't wait for tomorrow's shave!!
Funny, but I always assumed the top part was removable.
Sweet! Is that a large?
I asked in the other thread and got no reply. Do you guys that own one of these find the heat breaks down the lather that you whip up? I read on a post from leisureguy that his broke down the lather and he returned to a soup bowl.
The small Moss is not really made for bowl lathering, it is made for face lathering. It is made for parking your brush between passes.
I understand, but does the heat break it down on the brush even for face lathering?
I have only used my scuttle 3 times so far and the lather quality did not break down. I just use hot tap water though. I am not sure what boiling water would do.
