New photo this morning of seed pods

Was at my morning walk at the local park and noticed in mostly dark (6AM) conditions some "flowers" on a nearby tree. I grabbed a few and got to office to study and photo them. Very interesting color and textures.  They will eventually turn parchment color and be mostly translucent when dry.

Kiln opening 9.10

Got some new ceramics out this weekend and was pleased with some not others...par for the course.

First is my little cup with riverside grit clay and a brush of porcelain slurry, glazed black and wiped mostly off.

Some home clay with wiped black glaze outside.

Home clay with matt burnished and oxide rubbed interior and a copperish matt glaze over tabs of clay over the vessel outside

and last, a favorite little tray server with a thick body, layers of alternatinglight and dark home clay and a small area burnished center top with clear glaze over the burnished area, notice the sheep head appeared.

Last kiln opening

My last firing of random things brought out a little different look. Commercial clay this time. Riverside grit.  Works well with my hand built items. Nice brown color lots of texture.