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