Trying to pull together some pieces for an upcoming soda firing. I’m teaching a workshop and there might be some extra room in the kiln… so I’ve thrown a bunch of stuff that I will have ready just in case.
Kiln Layer #1 – Ovals and mugs.
Kiln Layer #2 – Soap dispensers, mugs and spoon rests.
Kiln Layer #3 – Thin ovals, ornaments, vases and mugs… stacked two high!
Kiln Layer #4 – A partial layer with some olive trays, ikebana circles and ornaments.
Kiln Layer #5 – Another oval, bowls and ornaments.
And you know how I like a well-packed kiln… especially when it come so close to the top!
But the best part of my kiln loading was the “Special Guest” who stopped by to help.
My friend and amazing metalsmith Sarah Chapman just happened to be in town and stopped by for a visit. She offered to help… and of course I said yes. I’m always up for “free help” and playing with my friends. I think Sarah really enjoyed her first real kiln loading. A sort of 3D Tetris game played with fragile greenware. She did a GREAT JOB!!!… and I “paid” her with ice cream over at Margies!!!
