Got a crap-ton of things to do this weekend

[morgaina]

So here I sit in front of the computer.

I should be thinking mostly about the Praxis test I have to take tomorrow, it's a content knowledge test, it should be over material I know, but I as an Ox and prefer being over-prepared.

However, I am primarily concerned with the Palouse Studio Potters Guild Show at Cowgirl Chocolates with the reception tomorrow. We can't bring many items, so I am arguing with myself over what I want to bring. I always want to bring the most recent things that came out of the kiln, although older work might be better sellers....I don't know, if I did know I would be a much wealthier person.

Finally got to unload the kiln today. Some worked out well, others not so much. The glaze experiments didn't go as nicely as I had hoped they would, the kiln fired at least a cone hotter, possibly more, because I programed a very slow cool-down, the temperature rise is counter-intuitive, but there you go.




These pitchers are inspired by Medieval balluster shapes, but the glazes and surface decoration are distinctly contemporary. I heart the balluster shape.




This bowl holds about 2 qts.



The hot spots are my photography, but then I don't pay myself well ;-)
I am pleased with this platter and plan to do more in this style.


http://www.cowgirlchocolates.com/

Comments

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)

It is so nice to have LJ, for so many years I would unload the kiln and not be able to show what came out until a show or the customer who ordered them picked them up. It felt like something was missing on some level. No more!! :-)

[ya-inga.livejournal.com]

It's such an amazing means to share your work isn't it? And a great way to check theories too. I LOVE that element of LJ.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Yes indeed.
And I love the discussions on philosophy of various subjects. At events there is so much going on what with running here and there I almost never get in on good BS sessions.

[ya-inga.livejournal.com]

There is only time for drive-by love and chats at events.

LJ lets me really feel connected which means SO much to me being so far away!

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Word!