Monday, April 4, 2011

Last Big Push....

.... to get work through the kilns.  This is basically the last ceramic work I'll produce in South Carolina.  This weekend I tried to finish all my pieces before leaving for Africa.

In the last couple of weeks I made an 8 piece place setting of tableware.  Dinner plates, soup bowls, cups, saucers, and dessert bowls, as well as a tea pot, salt and pepper shakers, a pitcher and a large canister.  Alot of stuff!


These are packed in the soda kiln, being fired today.  Cobalt wash on the outside with a white liner glaze.  Loading this kiln is a chore... it's large and deep.  I spent a few hours squeezed in the kiln, stacking the shelves and arranging wear.  This is always a team effort... ceramics is a community endeavor. 



The kiln was fired today, it will cool tomorrow, and unfortunately I'll be in Kenya by the time they unload the wear for the big reveal!  Dang.  I hope it turns out well - can't wait to see photos!

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