First, Skutt. Called them about the crack in the kiln brick wall on the inside of my kiln. The technician at skutt said it was a normal stress fracture- to be expected. 'Happens all the time' he said. Still took a picture of it and documented it for my files. I'm a bit relieved.
Put some clay through the extruder at a friend's home and well, I didn't have quite enough clay. As maybe you can see, there's some lighter clay on the inside of several of these. That's loafer's glory clay-- and the clay I'm testing is starrworks starrwhite.
The test tiles are now on the drying rack--- awaiting time in the kiln for my first bisque firing this weekend. :) I'm loving the cooler weather; trimmed a pot today as it was raining outside. 70 degrees! I love this. Will also mix some test glaze batches this weekend. Can hardly wait!
Here the test tiles are drying... at several different angles.
So, it's been a simply wonderful day. On a way different note, I've discovered this frozen yogurt recently as it's on sale at Lowe's. And well, it's the best I've had in a LONG while. More soon-
4 comments:
It looks as if you are making some head way with work. And how better to go through a night tan some frozen sweet stuff. But I do suggest you try the ice cream at Ben's one night- their peach is so good.
I have had a couple of people take a look at the cracks in my kiln and they assured me that it was normal to have them. They have been there for a few years now with no worries.... sooooo. Good luck with your adventures :)
So those test tiles were extruded?
I didn't know there was a special template or whatever they're called for test tiles.
Melissa- yes they were. There isn't a special template; my friends just had one that works well. :) They're not at all uniform. Think they'll still work well.
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