It's wonderful to be back home which also means back in the studio. There's a gas kiln loading on Wednesday night so this weekend, I had some time to get some pieces ready. I'd like for them to get into and out of the bisque kiln before Wednesday afternoon. Time will tell. They're not even dry yet..... so they may not make the cut. :(
I set these in one of the kilns that was still a bit warm from another unloading, all to help the pieces dry.
Of course, I didn't get as much done this weekend because of catching up with friends (sorry no pictures), which was way worth it.
I'm reminded that trying to get things to happen quickly in pottery is not helpful or a good thing. Looks like at least three in this pic will be ready for the bisque firing. It's humid outside, so it makes it harder for pieces to dry. Gotta go rest. How I love the pottery world!
More tomorrow.
2 comments:
Hi Amy, I can remember if I told you or not, but I love your yuonomi at the top of your page. That is such a nice display and the colors you achieve on your glazing are so wonderful.
I know what you mean about being patient with the pottery. I am convinced the only way to do it is to have a lot of things made each day and constantly keeping up that schedule, that way there are always things that are dry to fire.
I am going to have to make a schedule for myself to start getting some pieces done, but with the hotter weather upon us I don't have as much time since I have lots of watering to get done. I have a big yard and tiny studio and I want to have a tiny yard and a big studio - one day soon I hope.
I love getting back into the studio after being away and looking at great pots. I'm usually inspired to try something a little different.
My studio is in our basement so I'm constantly fighting humidity. Since I cut and piece, my work has to dry slowly or else I get cracks. I have finally come to terms with this and even when I think I want to make just a few more pieces, I back off. There's always some other work to do.
Good luck getting those pieces in the glaze kiln.
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