Thursday, September 17, 2009

2009-09-16 Wednesday - Kiln Opening

We unloaded the big gas kiln tonight. I was pleased with most of my pieces and can't wait to tweak my glazes by what I learned tonight. A couple of my bottles had marbles on them and the glass ran more than I had planned. I will be grinding a shelf in the near future --something I've never had to do before now. Another learning experience.





Remember the "crackled pot" w/black slip?


Remember the "crackled pot" w/chrome green slip?


From the bag wall.









7 comments:

Gary's third pottery blog said...

JOHN! Perfect! I love the vases.

jbf said...

Thanks! I love playing in the dirt.

Becky said...

SWEET!!! Now THAT'S a great firing. I know you're pleased!!!

jbf said...

Thanks! I am well pleased.

Amy said...

Great colors... the one in the second picture is my favorite. Excellent firing!

Jerry said...

Fantastic pots!! Love the bottles. Whenever I see the results from your kiln, I always miss ^10 reduction firing...

jbf said...

Thanks!

I know the feeling. We had no ^10 kiln for several years after a move.