It is Spring 2012, and I am so glad to be back in the ceramics studio! After a horrible six month medical detention from the studio-I can’t tell you just how good it feels to have my hands back in clay!
My kiln is up and running too! As I write this blog, it is cooling from its first bisque and I can’t wait to see the results. I had to overcome a couple of minor obstacles to get the kiln going (finding the electrical wire rated for its draw and installing a bigger breaker) but nonetheless, I am rolling now!
This week, I got to begin making tiles (cylinders) to begin our class component of experimental glaze techniques. I am very interested to see how this experiment turns out. I will also be making my own tiles for glaze experimentation in my home studio. I want to do this “double-duty” because I want to see the results for cone 6 glaze techniques as well as cone 10. Also, because cone 6 will be the main cone I fire to in my home kiln. My kiln can go to cone 10, but I am not ready to wear out the elements just yet J
I have also begun my sketch plans for the items I will be firing in the train kiln we will be building this semester. I am so anxious to get the experience of building a kiln under my belt! It will be great!! Right now, this IS definitely a once in a lifetime experience! Really, how many times will I get the chance to say that I helped build a kiln? Hopefully, I will get more opportunities, but to keep on the safe-side, this is the only one I know of for the nearest futureJ
I have also done some sketches for a solo show I would like to pursue for this semester. I am quite nervous about doing my own show, but I am ready to take it on in all its glory! I can’t wait to get feedback from my professor so I can get going on the pieces J
Below, are a few photos from this week. Included is a photo of the first set of glaze tubes, a visiting artist snapshot, and a couple from my first bisque firing process in my home studio.
Until next week!
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