Another long night of glazing. I’m inlaying temoku glaze into the stamped impressions.
So I brush the glaze on top & into the stamps.

Then I wipe off the top layer leaving it only in the stamps.

Next up will be some quick liner glazes… some accent colors… and then wadding.

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And while one kiln cools…
it’s time to start glazing the pieces from last week’s bisque kiln.
Starting with my favorite… mugs, mugs and MORE MUGS!!!

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Some lidded jars… stamped, detailed and drying for tonight’s bisque firing.

Did some good trimming tonight and added colored flashing slip accents. I like to add colored slip to the top flange and a dab of color in the center of every stamp. A little obsessive-compulsive… but, well…  that’s just how I roll!!!

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So many pots. Cranking out as much as I can getting ready for ART IN THE BARN. It’s two weeks from today and I still have so much work to do. Including a couple more kiln firings. My plan is to get all of these pieces into glaze kilns next week. I have a full soda kiln scheduled for net Saturday. So even though I’m in “the middle” of ART IN THE GARDEN this weekend, I still had to go into the studio to unload this bisque kiln. No rest for the weary.

Kiln Layer #1 – Mugs. Mugs. Mugs… ALL MUGS!!! My favorite!

Kiln Layer #2 – My mostly porcelain layer. Mugs, cups and a couple bowls.

Kiln Layer #3 – Stars. Stars. And more stars!!! And a few bowls, ovals & cups!

Kiln Layer #3.5 – Stamped platter, spoon rests… and some fortune cookies!

Kiln Layer #4 – Bowls, mugs, ornaments and a LOT of tiles!!!

And you know how I like to get close to the top…

Well lookey here… someone has an article published in the October issue of Ceramics Monthly. It’s the “Tips & Tools” segment… all about using a power drill for the holes in my berry bowls. Thanks to the folks at Ceramics Monthly for inviting me to contribute to their magazine.

Looks like someone has some trimming to do tonight…

Making more. Making stuff. ART IN THE BARN is coming up quick… and I’ve got a soda kiln to fill & fire before then. So it’s the perfect chance to try something new. I made one of these for my class as a “demo on demand” and decided that I should make more! After some carving & detailing, these will become citrus juicers.

Some small stamped ovals coming together in the studio this morning.

I love trimming. I love a good foot ring.
So today was quite satisfying in both stoneware and porcelain.

So now they’re just ready & waiting for a few good handles…

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