Beauties

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from a cone 10 gas reduction kiln. My usual standard fireing process.
Right now I am working on plates and shallow bowls for a traditional Italian table service, and some work to go into a Soda Kiln that will be happening next month. I am also working with slips and lace overlay on some things. And examining the saucer an an abject of interest as well as function. After all it is what you have to look at when you lift your cup to your lips to drink.

Salt

Another atmospheric fireing method is salt with salt. The Sodium combines with the heat to coat the pots with a patterned pocky texture reminiscent of the scales of a fish or the patterned wings of a bird. The results are always up to chance and each kiln load is different. Here are some of the pots that I fired with salt.

More Wood

Here are a few more photos.

Wood Fire

Many of you have heard all about my recent wood fireing. It is very hard to explain the rush you get when approaching a box, burning at over 2000 degrees, and feeding it wood until your gloves catch on fire. When inside this chamber are precious pots that are collecting shocks of color from the kissing hot flames and settling ash . All the hard work was worth it in the end. Here are a few of my favorites.

Unloaded

It should have been obvious from the start. It was only when I started seeing my current work as an adventure that I realized that I could document and share it in the same way that the adventuresome travels of my friends have been shared with me; through a blog. Thank you for coming to take a look at the newest creations of mine.