I made a new form. One of my aunts is interested in this one, so I took a pic of the one she had from Austria (I think that's right), and set it next to the wheel and made this. It still needs a bit of trimming at the bottom. 
Then I decided to experiment and make two others. The one in the back is a vase in a sense, and is modeled after the small pic in Clary Illian's book on the bottom.... I'm working on bigger forms these days. After being away from the wheel, that takes time though. Precious time.
Meanwhile, I learned a bit about kiln firing. I need a kiln firing 101 course. Julie is a great teacher for starters though and here's the log she's been making. Firing started at 10 pm last night. I think the kiln will be shut off tonight at 9 pm or so. Reduction is early because there are shinos, I'm told. By 3:15 pm, Cone 012, 010, 06 and 1 have all fallen. Top temperature to reach is about 2300 degrees. I have MUCH more to learn about this.
The top number shows the actual temp. Bottom number is the maximum temp allowed, as a safety measure of sorts. It's still humid outside and there were some storms today, which provides a good atmosphere for kiln firings, I'm told.Still tired. Gotta sleep.
Kiln unloading is Saturday afternoon. Can hardly wait.
3 comments:
Nice forms you made while the gas kiln was firing. It's hard waiting, isn't it? I've got a feeling you'll have some beautiful yunomi emerging on Saturday!
Hope you had a nice dinner in Davidson and that you will get some rest.
Those are some nice cups or vase forms you threw. No wonder my shinos never came out - we never had early reduction. Does someone stay there all night while it is firing or is it on an automatic firing schedule?
Regarding kiln firing, I have found John Britt's "The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes" one of the clearest for explaining the process. Well worth a look if you haven't already got it.
I wish that throwing on the wheel was like riding a bicycle..., I always seem to need a few days to get back into the swing of it if I have spent some time away from the wheel. Well done experimenting with form, and good luck doing the vase for your Aunt.
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