Fresh from the Kiln

Here is some of what was unloaded from the kiln today. You can see them as Greenware in my last post.

Nice Blue on Textured Tray

16 x 8 x 4  Box/Tray

Oval Box

Square Box

Fist Full-O-Mugs

Two Tone Mugs Nice'N'Simple

MAN Mugs ( really big ones)

LADY Mugs - smaller and decorated

BIG Bowl/Centerpiece

Butter Dish with fused glass knob

Hot from the kiln

I am a huge advocate of testing glazes and techniques before I apply them to my main pieces. Yes, it takes a lot of extra work, but after  you condition yourself and get the timing right - it all works. There is still the variable factor as each firing results in something a little different. 

I am looking to develop some smaller pieces for sale as often times people want something to go with another gift - like some nuts or cookies etc.  Below are some recent samples of some of those type of pieces. The patterns on the nut bowls are made with bamboo paddles I got from bamboo tools on the web.

Pentagon Nut Bowl  2 3/4" deep x 6" wide

Star Pattern with Copper Patina

Pentagon Nut Bowl  2 3/4" deep x 6" wide

Nesting Nut Bowls

Tray 5" x 5" Natural and Brown Stencil

Bottom of Tray Detail of Feet

Finished Piece

This was the jug I was throwing in the video. About 15" tall. Handles were added shortly after throwing. I used a heat gun to firm up the areas where the handles got attached. Base was thrown and trimmed with a notched rib so this piece does not need to be further trimmed.

Out of the Kiln

I was pleased with the few pieces that came out of the kiln - less a sugar bowl lid (it met the floor while I was loading up). I am especially pleased with the 14" shallow honeycomb bowl - I'm keeping this one.

I will put these on etsy later, and add them to the shop at Haven.