Mud Frogs' Studio: What came out of the kiln today

Thursday, February 28, 2013

What came out of the kiln today

This is what came out of the kiln today. I think we got some really good glazing results.
I had two pieces where the glaze was too thick on the bottom and it stuck to the kiln shelf taking a chuck of the piece with it. That didn't make me too happy. Thank goodness I can salvage both pieces and I had just applied kiln wash to the shelves so it was easy to clean off. Just another learning curve!!!Thanks for stopping by.
Caroline

1 comment:

Dagmar said...: OMGoodness, these are even more brilliant then the ones that just came out..love the leaves and all the bowls..too bad about the stuck ones, glad you can selvage them!
Great results, you have been busy!

Oxox; February 28, 2013 at 4:38 PM

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I grew up in Saskatchewan, yet when I was young the wind caught hold of me and over time I found myself "moved to live near" each of the three oceans surrounding Canada. Saskatchewan will always be a part of me, because that is where my childhood began. As a child, I played with clay, dug deep from the garden. Now, from time-to-time I use various other mediums, but I always return to playing with clay.I love imaging about the pieces in my mind. Building the pieces seems to be far less challenging for me, than glazing them! Yet, when a piece goes through the creating, building and glazing process and comes out meeting my expectations, then I feel I have won.

Having grown up and worked in the Kootenays all my life, I found myself semi-retired last year and needing something fun and interesting to do. I have always wanted to try pottery, so our good friend Karen took on the challenge to teach my sister and myself. My husband, Richard, was kind enough to give up his workshop to build us a studio and he continually makes improvements for us. We have been having the best time ever since. Caroline and Karen hold down the fort while the Baja frog enjoys the winter in Mexico and Arizona, but she returns to work in the spring. Looking forward to new creations. Have a great day!