After what seemed like an excruciating wait, my new kiln arrived a few weeks ago. Since then I have been firing every imperfect piece of bisqueware that I could find on my dusty shelves trying to get my glazes to look just right. It took a little more tweaking than I had expected, but I think I am finally there. The new kiln is much fancier than the old kiln. The manual itself is a beautiful piece of work--only something you can appreciate when you've sat scratching your head over a total lack of instruction. Let's just say that this kiln is a major step up from the old one. The most noticeable difference is just how much longer I have to wait to unload the kiln because it retains the heat so much better. I realize that is a feature that I wanted, but the waiting is always so hard.
Now that I have figured it all out, I am firing the good stuff again. My shelves have been full of these beautifully glazed pieces that I tried to fire in my old kiln on that fateful day. Now they are out and ready for someone to enjoy. I have posted the pictures a few of my favorites. I love these new button mugs and cups. I anticipate making several more sets of these in the upcoming weeks. I am listing these pieces in my
Etsy store, but they are also available in my studio.
