tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post1242840670853229955..comments2024-03-27T17:04:45.202-04:00Comments on Blue Starr Gallery: Green AnoleLinda Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-8809136057945472792010-07-16T21:06:08.366-04:002010-07-16T21:06:08.366-04:00Hi Michele, thanks, I usually just make work that ...Hi Michele, thanks, I usually just make work that I like and lately I have a lot of flat pieces, bowls and platters which take up a lot of room, so then I thought I needed some tall pieces. I've been thinking of exploring the same form but with a different texture and color glaze, haven't done it yet, but I may. I usually have so many ideas of other stuff I never get around to making repeats.<br /><br />Hi Kari, thanks, I can see where your baskets would be extremely difficult to load and not break, but those are always the pieces that are so worth it.<br /><br />Hi Meredith, thanks, so if the gas kiln has empty space at the top it gets hotter? would that be the same for the electric kiln? Ok I'll take your advice I'll keep making. If I have an overabundance of work then I'll have plenty of choices to fit them in all the spaces, good idea. Thanks about the vase. I was actually thinking I might make a few of these and glaze them in different colors to see how I liked them.<br /><br />Hi Rob, thanks, I am thinking out loud in the post, but when I sit down to make something, I usually make just what I want at that time and worry about the firing later. I just got kind of scared about this vase till I measured it because I just made it and then wondered if it would fit in the kiln.<br /><br />Hi Judy, thanks, I read that this one is a Carolina anole, so you should have some in Georgia too. Tonight I saw a little tiny one, probably just hatched out of his egg, he was so cute. If you click your tongue they will look at you and cock their heads and listen. You are probably right, once I get going I'll be going full speed ahead.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-30370872987107881622010-07-16T09:14:52.714-04:002010-07-16T09:14:52.714-04:00I miss the lizards!
Your vases are wonderful!
I...I miss the lizards! <br /><br />Your vases are wonderful!<br /><br />I used to worry about loading my kiln until I worked as an apprentice at a community clay center. Getting other folks' work to all match up correctly to load the kiln efficiently was always fun and a challenge -- that taught me I can make almost any group of pots fit -- and it's much easier to handle your own work.<br /><br />Soon you will know that kiln so well it will be second nature to load it -- no matter what you've made - size-wise! Yippee on having your own kiln!Judy Shrevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817638135856406785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-16906084824821798372010-07-16T08:16:47.413-04:002010-07-16T08:16:47.413-04:00I agree with the sentiments of the other comments ...I agree with the sentiments of the other comments on here. Make what you want; worry about how to load everything later. I try not to let outside circumstances dictate what I do or do not make. If you decide to go in more of a production route, then it would be more efficient to fill the kiln with similar sized pots. But even that would only work if you enjoyed making those kind of pots. Otherwise it is just another job. Don't sacrifice creativity and enjoyment for efficiency.-Rob, Simple Circle Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870433162485160315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-10743052799781436662010-07-16T07:02:25.229-04:002010-07-16T07:02:25.229-04:00the vase is wonderful and I love the pattern runni...the vase is wonderful and I love the pattern running all around it. It does help in loading to have vases or tall pots close to the same size. But my mind works that way-sometimes in the gas kiln if Mark has not made enough tall pots I place bricks under the ones that are not as tall to take them up a notch. It helps to fill the space so the top does not get too hot.<br />Just keep making Linda- then the work will work it's self out.<br />You are going to have plenty of time to fire now that you have your own kiln!<br />I am going back to look at the vase again.cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-90306651635985422722010-07-16T06:50:38.580-04:002010-07-16T06:50:38.580-04:00I have to be pretty creative loading my baskets in...I have to be pretty creative loading my baskets in the bisque. I hate wasted space, but after breaking a few handles while trying to fit them tighter, I gave up. I don't have the correct shelves for my electric and end up having to run around with the ruler and draw it all out. <br /><br />After a few firings, you'll have a good feel for how to load. keep making the tall pots!Kari Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903445104641842283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-71321353638678618612010-07-16T00:24:15.226-04:002010-07-16T00:24:15.226-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-53929164032268847152010-07-16T00:24:14.455-04:002010-07-16T00:24:14.455-04:00i bisque in the electric and fire in gas... while ...i bisque in the electric and fire in gas... while i do have lots of shelves and posts in varying heights it is easier to fill the kiln if i make larger work... but i don't make a lot of big work... thank goodness that jeff does! i do sometimes set aside a few days to throw pots of a certain size. i don't really like to do it, but it is a necessity. <br />you must be so excited to have NEW kiln to fire!!!Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.com