I find the hardest part of firing my kiln is waiting for it to cool. For some reason I generally fire at night, then have to torment myself waiting for the kiln to cool enough to open it. Yesterday I did some work outside, but spent most of my afternoon watching Game of Thrones and the evening watching Argo.....a nail biter even though we knew the ending!
I am, as of now, changing my habits and firing early in the day. Then when it turns off I can wait late afternoon and all night without peeking. Sometimes the small, obvious changes are the hardest to put into practice.
I have only opened a few shelves but so far so good. I finally managed to find space for the dragon and the sea horse. They've been sitting on my shelves for ages saying, "What about us?"
This firing was a little odd as I didn't discover that the bottom switch was off until the kiln had been going for two hours. It's all bisque on the bottom so everything should be fine.
This is a short post as I want to get it onto Mud Colony. Take a look and see what is going on around the world in clay.
We're having a clear, dry, sunny sunday. Nice for hanging laundry out to dry. I have my toes crossed for this weather to continue well into October.
Enjoy the day, and, as always, thanks for stopping by.......*s*
Waiting is the hardest part! I think it's so cool that you can fire bisque and glaze in the same load. Great for when you have a piece that you need finished quickly.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele....It's one of the neat things about doing everything at the same temp.
DeleteI know about those what about me pots....I am glad that they are in.
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith....I think we all have them....I'm trying to find them all!
Deleteoh look at the dragon, wonderful
ReplyDeleteHi Linda....I'm pleased with the dragon; he's staying here.
DeleteWe always start the kiln early morning, and open it next morning, so, like you, we don't have to wait. : )
ReplyDeleteHi Midori...Daytime firing makes so much sense; now it'e my schedule too
DeleteDearest Suzi,
ReplyDeleteSo glad your dragon and seahorse made it IN too this time... They must have felt awfully abandoned all that time.
So funny as it is strictly floor-size related I know.
Best wishes for your new schedule.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Mariette....The left behind animal pieces are far more guilt inducing than regular pots. I think it's because I give them back stories as I work on them.
DeleteI'm currently waiting for an anagama kiln to cool. It's going to be a long week. I hope your firing is successful all the way to the bottom.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori...I was most pleased with the results. Now to glaze.
ReplyDeleteCooling a anagama....I think I'd have to leave the premises!
You are doing a lot of beautiful things. I like the dragon.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Hi Elna...Drogon has become part of the family.
DeleteI KNOW! So hard to wait and see what is in there, even HOT!
ReplyDeleteHi Gary....I have to sit on my hands to keep from opening the kiln too soon.
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