Let the GLAZING begin . . .
I have bisque fired these pieces, washed them, applied wax resist to the bottoms to prevent their sticking to the kiln shelves, and now it's time to begin stirring up the glazes for application. There are requested pasta bowls to underglaze with a serene scene, ornaments to memorialize loved pets, halibut platters, large and small bowls, trays, some coasters, and more. Along with the glazing and firing of these pieces, I will try single firing a collection of mugs to see how that goes. Probably have a couple loads to glaze all together. Have to admit that the making is far more interesting to me than the marketing. There have been many donations this winter to silent auctions and other fundraisers; once this body of work is glazed, it will be time for me to move pieces to galleries and gift shops. Or, if you see something you'd like to know details about, drop me a note . Keith has dahlia bulbs sprouting. Spring will come! Meanwhile we're enjoying som...