This kiln load has a LOT of experiments and a LOT of fall/Halloween, so let’s get into it!

First up: the redo of the ghost mugs, which came out AMAZING. I changed the shape of the mug, adjusted the size of the ghosts, and—most importantly—used a glaze that didn’t run. That last part was key. 😂 These are so good, and I think my biggest mistake was not making enough of them.

Next up was my attempt at some non-branded Orioles and Ravens mugs. The orange Orioles mug is awesome. The one with the clear glaze on the outside, however, ran and just doesn’t really pop. The Ravens mug is okay. I know the purple isn’t quite right, but I’m limited to the glaze colors I have, so we’re going with “close enough.” 😂

Also in this load is my first attempt at a Maryland blue crab series, and I love, love, LOVE these so much. I’m really hoping everyone else loves them as much as I do because I definitely want to make more.

Then came a couple of humbling kiln moments.

I tried to save a mug and managed to ruin another one in the process. Note to self: trying to glue a handle back on with Stroke & Coat after you’ve broken it off is not going to work. Apparently, the kiln does not care about my optimism.

I also had a stilt fail, with one of my pumpkins falling over and attaching itself to another pumpkin. Honestly, they looked pretty cute stuck together, so I was going to get a picture when I took them out of the kiln.

Except…while trying to take the picture, I dropped my phone on them.

Which separated the pumpkins.

And broke a leaf.

Sigh.

The kiln giveth, and the kiln taketh away. 😂

Laguna B-Mix Mayco Orange Gloss x2 Black Gloss x2	Laguna B-Mix Mayco Eggplant x3 Black Gloss x2
Laguna B-Mix Mayco Orange Gloss x2 Black Gloss x2 Sunkissed Cotton Tail	Laguna B-Mix Mayco Eggplant x3 Black Gloss x2
Laguna Bmix Clayscape Cream swipes, Coastal Blue Dip Crab: Mayco Stroke and Coat Ruby Slippers, Carribean Blue, Blue Yonder, Silver Lining	Laguna Bmix Clayscape Cream swipes, Coastal Blue Dip Crab: Mayco Stroke and Coat Ruby Slippers, Carribean Blue, Blue Yonder, Silver Lining
Laguna Bmix Clayscape Cream swipes, Coastal Blue Dip Crab: Mayco Stroke and Coat Ruby Slippers, Carribean Blue, Blue Yonder, Silver Lining	Laguna Bmix Clayscape Cream swipes, Coastal Blue Dip Crab: Mayco Stroke and Coat Ruby Slippers, Carribean Blue, Blue Yonder, Silver Lining, Cotton Tail
Laguna Bmix Midnight Ceramics Bogeyman x3 Right Only Mayco Passion Flower	Laguna Bmix The Ceramic Shop Magic x2
Laguna Bmix Mayco Black Gloss x2 and I really wish I remembered because it's awesome	Laguna B-Mix Mayco Orange Gloss x2 Black Gloss x2 Sunkissed Cotton Tail
Laguna B-Mix Mayco Eggplant x3 Black Gloss x2	Laguna Bmix Orange Gloss x2 Just Froggy Sour Apple Amaco Ancient Copper x3
Laguna Bmix Milk Glass x2 Just Froggy Sour Apple Amaco Ancient Copper x3	Laguna Bmix Just Froggy Sour Apple Amaco Ancient Copper x3 Left: Coyote Pam's Blue x2 Right: Amaco Sienna Speckle x2
Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear Mayco Black ug wiped back Inside: Mayco Frosted Lemon x3 Night Moth x2 Outside: Mayco Sunkissed, Blue Yonder, Orange a Peal, Hot Tamale, Java Bean, Cotton Tail, Sour Apple, Fruit of the Vine	Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear Mayco Black ug wiped back Inside: Mayco Lavender Mist x3 Muddy Waters x2 Outside: Mayco Sunkissed, Blue Yonder, Orange a Peal, Hot Tamale, Java Bean, Cotton Tail, Sour Apple, Fruit of the Vine
Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear Mayco Black ug wiped back Inside: Mayco Eggplant x3 Passion Fruit x2 Outside: Mayco Sunkissed, Blue Yonder, Orange a Peal, Hot Tamale, Java Bean, Cotton Tail, Sour Apple, Fruit of the Vine	Laguna Bmix Orange Gloss x2 Mayco Tuxedo x2 Cotton Tail, Sunkissed 2167 Clear
Laguna Bmix Amaco Storm x3 Mayco Hot Tamale	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Cream Dip Mayco Hot Tamale Sunkissed
Laguna 60 Clayscapes Lake Blue Dip	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Crown Heights Dip
Laguna 60 Spectrum Autumn Purple x2	Laguna 60 Mayco Milk Glass x2
Laguna 60 Clayscapes Crown Heights Dip	Laguna Bmix 2167 Clear
Lagyna Bmix Red Gloss x2 White Gloss	Laguna Bmix Mayco Red Gloss x2 Northern woods x2 Cutie Pie Coral Sunkissed
Laguna Bmix Georgie's Pistachio, Purple Velvet, Cherry Fizz Mayco Cutie Pie Coral Sunkissed	Laguna Bmix Georgies Tidal Pool, Cherry Fizz, ?? Mayco Cutie Pie Coral Sunkissed
Laguna 60	Sigh why we will not try to use stroke and coat as glue. Now down 2 mugs instead of 1
Laguna 60 Coyote Pam's Blue x2 Mayco Just Froggy, Sour Apple, Amaco Ancient Copper x2

Sad pumpkin sag! That’s literally all I can see when I look at this kiln load. I mean, the rest of the pumpkins are AMAZING. The colors are great, the shapes turned out beautifully, and there are some really fun ones in here…
…but WHY?!?! Did I bump the kiln, not set it right, ???

The rest of the pumpkins can be proud of themselves, though. They really did turn out amazing!

I honestly don’t know why the idea of making crochet flowers popped into my head, but once it did, I couldn’t stop myself. So naturally, I started making them. The patterns I am using are coming from HookOK.

Of course, I had to start with the sunflower because apparently I like making things difficult for myself. It’s definitely the most complicated and time consuming of this bunch, but I’m really enjoying figuring out how all the different pieces come together.

I’m making these entirely from the leftover yarn from the baby blankets I made, which means I don’t necessarily have all the colors I’d choose if I were planning this project from scratch. I’m definitely working with what I have!



This is one of those projects that started as a random little idea and has quickly become “well…now I need to make ALL the flowers.”

This kiln load is a little bit of everything. There are new ideas, Halloween prep, experiments, and a few pieces that surprised me in the best ways.

I’m especially excited about the crochet goblet. I’ve been looking for a glaze that really emphasizes the texture of the crocheted surface, and this one absolutely delivered. The way the glaze breaks over the raised texture is exactly what I was hoping for. It makes all those little details stand out and gives the piece so much dimension.

I’m also officially gearing up for Halloween! There are some one-of-a-kind Halloween mugs in this firing, each with its own fun saying and personality. I love making these because they’re a chance to be a little silly and create pieces that feel completely different from my everyday functional work.

Then there are the ugly sweater ornaments, which might be my favorite kind of holiday ridiculousness.

And finally, there’s an experiment in here for a “What Am I Feeling?” magnet set. These turned out absolutely adorable! They did have a few weird crawling issues with the glaze, so they aren’t quite perfect, but sometimes the experiments that go a little sideways are the ones that teach you the most. I’m definitely going to keep playing with this idea.

So, this firing may be a mismatched collection of things, but that’s what makes opening the kiln so much fun. You never quite know which experiment is going to become the next thing you love.

Laguna B-Mix Midnight Ceramics Bogeyman x3 2167 clear	Laguna B-Mix Mayco Red Gloss x2 and Blue Hydrangea????
Laguna B-Mix Mayco Red Gloss x2 Night Moth x2	Laguna B-Mix Mayco Red Gloss x2 Peppered Plum x2
Laguna B-Mix Midnight Ceramics Bogeyman x3 Mayco Aurora Green x2	Laguna B-Mix The Ceramic Shop Mood Ring
Laguna B-Mix KY Mudworks Dragon's Breath	Laguna B-Mix Mayco Black Gloss x2 Night Moth x2
Laguna 60 Spectrum Autumn Purple x2	Laguna 60 Spectrum Autumn Purple x2
Laguna 60 Spectrum Autumn Purple x2	Laguna 60 Spectrum Sangria x2
Laguna 60 Spectrum Sangria x2	Laguna 60 Spectrum Sangria x2
Laguna 60 Amaco Storm x3	Laguna 60 Amaco Storm x3
Laguna 60 Amaco Storm x3	Laguna 60 Opulence Emerald x3
Laguna 60 Opulence Emerald x3	Laguna 60 Opulence Emerald x3
Laguna Bmix Inside KY Mudworks Foxtrot x3?? or Opulence Violet x3? Lavender: Colors for Earth Bright Violet, Laurel Green 2167 Clear	Laguna Bmix Inside KY Mudworks Foxtrot x3?? or Opulence Violet x3? Lavender: Colors for Earth Bright Violet, Laurel Green 2167 Clear
Laguna Bmix Inside KY Mudworks Foxtrot x3?? or Opulence Violet x3? Lavender: Colors for Earth Bright Violet, Laurel Green 2167 Clear	Laguna Bmix Inside KY Mudworks Foxtrot x3?? or Opulence Violet x3? Lavender: Colors for Earth Bright Violet, Laurel Green 2167 Clear
Laguna Bmix Colors for Earth Bright Violet, Laurel Green 2167 Clear	Laguna Bmix Colors for Earth Bright Violet, Laurel Green 2167 Clear
Laguna 60 Amaco Deep Sea x3	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Crown heights dip Mayco Milk Glass on button
Laguna 60 Mayco Black Gloss x2	Laguna Bmix Colors for Earth Laurel Green, Lemon Peel 2167 these feel weird and need to be reglazed
Laguna Bmix Colors for Earth Laurel Green, Lemon Peel 2167 these feel weird and need to be reglazed	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Cream Dip Spearmint Dip (needed 2)
Laguna 60 Clayscapes Lake Blue Dip Spearmint Dip (needed 2)	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Lake Blue Dip Spearmint Dip (needed 2)
Laguna 60 Spectrumn Autumn Purple x2	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Cream Dip edges wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale, Sunkissed
Bmix Mayco Red Gloss x2 Mayco Northern Woods x2 Nose Mayco Cutie Pie Coral, Hair Mayco Sunkissed	Bmix - various glazes, a lot of Georgie's Tye Dye
Bmix - various glazes, a lot of Georgie's Tye Dye	Laguna Bmix Mayco Black UG Mostly Amaco Celedons
Laguna Bmix Sanbao ug transfers 2167 Clear	Laguna 60 Clayscapes Cream
Laguna 60 Inside Mayco Frosted Lemon x2 Outside Mayco Tuxeddo, Silver Lining, Sunkissed, Dandelion, Carribean Blue, Blue Yonder 2167 Clear	Laguna 60 Mayco Black Gloss x3 Night Moth x2
Laguna 60 Clayscapes Cream Mayco Tuxedo Mayco Orange a Peal	No glaze, these are for incense cones for the ghosts