Thursday, May 11, 2017

Opened the Kiln

Just opened up the kiln and will unload today. I'll post more photos tomorrow or the next day. The pendants on the left side of the kiln I made in Florida and bisque fired. I finally got around to glaze firing them. They are very thin and extremely lightweight.

For the snowman ornaments I put the cobalt on after the bisque and when I applied the white celadon glaze it smeared the cobalt a bit. Next time I'll put the cobalt on before the bisque. I have a hard time regulating how much cobalt to use when mixing up such a small amount. I wonder if there are mini measuring spoons? Ornaments sell well any time of the year so I recently made several batches to keep up with demand. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
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  1. Elephant's Child5/11/17, 5:51 PM

    Looking good. I imagine opening the kiln is always both exciting and a tad anxious.

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    1. Linda Starr5/12/17, 12:49 PM

      Hi Sue, thanks, yes exciting and as you say a tad anxious.

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  2. Joanne Noragon5/11/17, 9:19 PM

    I am wishing you a tremendous selling season!

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    1. Linda Starr5/12/17, 12:50 PM

      Hi Joanne, thanks, I hope the selling is great too, we shall see.

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  3. smartcat5/12/17, 8:19 AM

    Opening the kiln is like a birthday; you don't always know what you will get, but it will probably be interesting! This looks like a good one.
    There is some comfort in knowing that I am not the only one to put off glazing.
    I have several sets of tiny measuring spoons. I got mine at a kitchen shop at an outlet mall, but I bet you can find them online.

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    1. Linda Starr5/12/17, 12:51 PM

      Hi Suzi, thanks, I will check on line for the tiny measuring spoons.

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