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Prepping for Sagar Firing at the Cabin

July 08, 2025

We were at the cabin last week for the holiday and I decided to try some camp fire sagar firing. I did this at dusk so the lighting is low for these pictures. I underglazed them with different Mayco underglazes and then added copper wire, yarn, banana, and salt. Then it was wrapped in aluminum foil. These were some old pieces I had made a while ago that I had on a shelf. Looking at these I realize how much I've grown in that even these simple pieces are so muhc less refined than my current pieces.

Prepping for Sagar Firing at the Cabin




Prepping for Sagar Firing at the Cabin




Prepping for Sagar Firing at the Cabin




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Lots of slow drying, shelves are full

June 26, 2025

I made 30 mugs this weekend in 5 hours. I then also made like 40+ small plates and spoon rests. It was a very productive weekend when it was way too hot to be outside. Lots of slow drying, shelves are full




Lots of slow drying, shelves are full




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Heat Wave and My Bisque Shelves are Full

June 24, 2025

I intended to be firing this weekend, but it is soo hot. Like too hot to fire my kiln hot. These are my shelves pre and post loading of the kiln. However, I did not start the kiln before I left for work travel this week because it was 100+ degrees. I'm hoping the weather is correct and it cools off and Craig can hit the start button for me before I get home. Heat Wave and My Bisque Shelves are Full




Heat Wave and My Bisque Shelves are Full




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New Design for Napkin Holder

June 19, 2025

Trying out a new design for napkin holders. I had an issue with a previous design cracking in bisque, but one of the two I made of these cracked as well so it may not be any better. This one clearly had an issue because I pressed the leaves in too deep. I think this design might pose new issues in transporting it to shows, but I do really like the look though. New Design for Napkin Holder




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Cream Lattice Cardigan

June 17, 2025

I can't remember where I found this stitch and I don't have the link open anywhere. It is 3 rows of chains followed by a row of 3 double crochet in each chain. It reminds me a bit of a lattice. Cream Lattice Cardigan


To start I cast on in a multiple of 4 + 5. The first row was chain 5 and sc in every 4th stitch. The second row is chain 5 and sc in the chain space. The third row is chain 3 in and sc in the chain space. The fourth row is 3 dc in the chain space - repeat.

Cream Lattice Cardigan




Cream Lattice Cardigan




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Crab Sculpture

June 12, 2025

Once I made the chicken it got me thinking about crabs. I wasn't sure if it would work and I'm still worried I'm going to break something, but how cute is this crab! I'm also making some cut outs of fish and shells to hang below it. Crab Sculpture




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