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Kiln Results 8/1

August 06, 2022

This was a super disappointing kiln opening. A lot of the pieces in here were ferns and lily pads with Oribe on them. Oribe always performs for me, but this time it was just a little lackluster. There were some almost blisters in spots. I didn't take pictures of all the pieces, but a few are below. My plan is to refire them with another coat or two of Oribe and hope they get better.
There are some really good pieces in this kiln. I LOVE the way that Shadow Blue works on the wave pin. I'm also really pleased with how my pumpkin platter turned out as well.

Kiln Results 8/1
Mayco Foundations Black Wiped Back Oribe dipped
Kiln Results 8/1
Mayco Foundations Black Wiped Back Oribe dipped
Kiln Results 8/1
Clayscapes Shadow Blue Dipped Whisps of Cream
Kiln Results 8/1
Clayscapes Shadow Blue Dipped Whisps of Cream
Kiln Results 8/1
Amaco Deep Sea x3 Seaweed x2
Seaweed was a separate firing because I forgot the first time
Kiln Results 8/1
Amaco Deep Sea x3 Seaweed x2
Seaweed was a separate firing because I forgot the first time
Kiln Results 8/1
Midnight Ceramics Toasted Arsenic x3
Kiln Results 8/1
Mayco Foundations Green Wiped back Kentucky Mudworks Aragonite x3


These are the Oribe issues. The smaller pieces were all dipped and the larger ones were brushed. Both applications had issues. Fingers crossed refiring goes well. I immediately sprayed on my starch since it takes so long to dry.

Kiln Results 8/1
Kiln Results 8/1
Kiln Results 8/1
Kiln Results 8/1

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Kiln Sneak Peak 8/1

August 04, 2022

My bowls on the top now have the look I was going for. This kiln has a whole lot of ferns and lily pads with Oribe on them. It's going to seem a bit monochromatic when we do kiln results. Kiln Sneak Peak 8/1

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A flower from Eggs

August 02, 2022

I was making an egg tray and it left me with 12 cutouts of eggs. They were too thick for jewelry so I rolled them flat and then all of a sudden I was making a flower. flower from eggs


I ended up having to make a few more cutouts and used two different transfers for the outside, but I'm really pleased with how it came out. I think I'm going to carve some details into the petals before it dries.

flower from eggs


The original egg tray.

flower from eggs

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Kiln Results 7/30

August 01, 2022

I am kicking myself that I have two bowls where I forgot the second glaze. They looked perfectly fine other than it wasn't in my vision. They went straight back into the kiln with the next firing. The way that I prep stuff for reglaze is to spray it with starch to make it just a little bit sticky. The hardest part is waiting for the starch to dry as it can take a while, especially in the winter.
I love the crabs in this kiln. They are different than the crab mugs since these are on b-mix vs 60. I had to simulate the sand instead of leaving it as bare clay.
The planter in this is kiln was a bit of a mistake. I made 2 large planters at once, but when I made the matching plates I accidentally swapped the stamps. So now they are planters for me :) The second one will be in a future kiln.
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Hot Tamale x3, Norse Blue x3, Sandstone x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear and Jade Moss x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Coyote Pam's Blue x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Orange a Peel x3, Java Bean x3, Just Froggy x3, Sour Apple x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Foundations Black underglaze wiped back (outside only) Amaco Marigold x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Colors for Earth Laurel Green, Turquoise, Bright Violet JPP 2167 Clear
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Sunkissed, Jaded, Teal Next Time JPP 2167 Clear
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Left: Midnight Ceramics Old Forge Floating Blue
Right: Coyote Pam's Green
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Foundations Black underglaze wiped back on the trees
Mayco Hot Tamale on the birds
Amaco Smoke x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Stroke and coat greens in various mixed combos
Amaco Smoke x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Foundations Black underglaze wiped back
Amaco Wasabi x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Outside: Amaco Aqua x3
Inside and Rim : Mayco Northern Woods x3 Aqua
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Mayco Foundations Black underglaze wiped back
Colors for Earth Lemon Peal, Curry, Florida Orange, Green Leaf, Laurel Green, Candy Apple Red, Bright Violet
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Inside of the bowl, I actually think I like the CFE combo better than the Mayco Stroke and Coat Combo
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Top Left: Amaco Weeping Plum x3 Top Right: Amaco Cherry Blossom x3 Bottom Left: Amaco Deep Sea x3 Bottom Right: Amaco Sky x3
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Colors for Earth Laurel Green, Lemon Peel, Curry, Florida Orange
JPP 2167 Clear
Kiln Results 2022 7 30
Completely missed this one from the last kiln
Mayco Sunkissed x3
Amaco Rainforest x3 Seaweed x2

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Kiln Sneak Peak 7/30

July 30, 2022

Even in this heat I ran the kiln. This is the first of two kiln openings. One small disappointment on peaking - I totally forgot to add the seaweed on top of the deep sea in the bowl on the top :( I will probably add it and reglaze. Kiln Sneak Peak 7/20

Chaumont

Lyme Community Days Craft Fair

July 28, 2022

I will be at the Lyme Community Days Craft Fair this Saturday July 30th in Chaumont, NY. Not taking everything up this weekend, but will have the Chaumont mugs and bowls that I made a few weeks ago as well as some other mugs, plates, spoon rests, sponge holders, etc. If you're in the area stop on by! Chaumont Craft Fair

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