March 4 - Handle it

Sunday I put handles on the jugs and made some more tea bowls.  I'm not sure about the handles since my jugs have a very broad shoulder and not much neck.  I think I should have just curled the end of the handle under instead of out to make it a bit more graceful.  Learning as I go.

Still trying to get the jugs ready for loading on Friday and firing on Saturday.

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March 3 - Jugs

I've had an exciting invitation to participate in firing a ground hog kiln. This kiln is fired using wood as fuel and creates a unique surface on the pots.  My friends, Hal and Corine own the kiln and have given me this great opportunity.

Since the ground hog kiln is a traditional type of North Carolina kiln I thought I would make some traditional pots.  I have never made a large jug before so I thought this would be the perfect time to try.  As you can see from the photo, I ran out of clay on the third one and didn't have enough to make a proper rim so I have two jugs and a pot.  Live and learn.  The trick is to get these handled, dried, bisqued, and glazed before Friday.

Wish me luck.

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