I haven't been using my blog lately, but have been busy. Here are some kiln fire characters I have been working with.

A litle camera abstract

Took these today of a moon flower as it has closed at the end of its bloom time.

I took a series of photos of this dry hosta leaf and it turned out quite inspirational (to me anyway.)

Have not posted in awhile. Here is a new bowl fired and a newer bowl ready for bisk.  Both are using 3 clays, and burnished smooth, no glaze.

My new working/gallery

I am working with a great group of mostly potters,  called "Pottery 51" where we each have small studios and shelf space with a large commons area for large table work, wheels, slab roller, etc. I have set up a small corner sales gallery for my ceramics work with a few photos and clay "paintings." This work is continuously changing as new work is finished for those visitors who may walk in or for special events like "Discover Mint Hill" last weekend.

Firing from yesterday, new bowls and cups

This is the glaze firing with the glaze for the forms of my last blog.  I was very pleased with the results. Nice dark rich color without glazes, just three clay bodies and burnished.

Some bisque fire and some glaze fired

Bisque fired bowl waiting for cone 6 fire,  but I will fire without glazes.

and a tray with new texture, note the layers in the edge.  My process of layering 3 clays and mallet hammering and folding approx. 12 plus layers in the final 1/8" slab. Fired with oxides at cone 6.