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Kiln Results 6/25

June 27, 2023

Can't get enough of the swirl. It's complicated to make, but then super easy to glaze. A whole lot of jewelry in here, have to get on adding the findings. I love the little piggy tails that are carved.
I can't get over the lavender mug, I think that's going to be very popular.
The daffodil candle holders are super sweet. I think they're going to look great with candles on them.


Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back
Mayco Cotton Tail, Hot Tamale x2
Kiln Results 6/25
Laguna Bmix and Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear Swirled
2167 Clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Laguna Bmix and Kentucky Mudworks Brown Bear Swirled
2167 Clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Inside Mayco Lavender mist x3
Kiln Results 6/25
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Amaco Lavender x3 rim
Kiln Results 6/25
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Kiln Results 6/25
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Kiln Results 6/25
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Kiln Results 6/25
I tried to fix the blue dot with more violet, it sort of worked
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Kiln Results 6/25
Clayscapes Buttercup with hints of Tiger Lily
Kiln Results 6/25
Mayco Norse Blue x3 Sandstone x2 wisps of Light Flux
Kiln Results 6/25
Laguna 60 Amaco Deep Sea x3 Mayco Light flux on the rim
Kiln Results 6/25
Originally this was Mayco UG Bright Yellow, Black, Leaf Green Colors for Earth Florida Orange in the center Amaco Marigold x3 over the top
The flowers were just washed out so I added some stroke and coats, but I didn't write down what. Still not what I had in my head but way better
Kiln Results 6/25
Transfer from Sanbao 2167 clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Transfer from Sanbao 2167 clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Transfer from Sanbao 2167 clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Transfer from Sanbao 2167 clear
On the right one I also added some Color Strokes from Colors for Earth on the flowers
Kiln Results 6/25
Laguna 60 Inside Amaco Tangelo x3
Outside Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale, Jack O Lantern, Sun Kissed, Just Froggy, Java Bean and Fruit of the Vine watered down
2167 clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Laguna 60 Inside Mayco Northern Woods x3
Outside Mayco black ug wiped back Mayco Hot Tamale, Jack O Lantern, Sun Kissed, Just Froggy, Java Bean and Fruit of the Vine watered down
2167 clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Mayco Hot Tamale
Georgie's Sand and Surf pigment wiped back Zinc Free Clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Left: Mayco Hot Tamale Georgie's Sand and Surf pigment wiped back Zinc Free Clear
Right: Mayco Hot Tamale Amaco Smoke x3
Kiln Results 6/25
Left to Right Clayscapes Briar Rose, Tiger Lily, Buttercup, Lily of the Valley, Himalayan Blue Poppy, Wild Aster
Mayco Light flux on the rim
Kiln Results 6/25
Top: Mayco Candy Apple Red, Just Froggy x2
Middle: Amaco Deep Sienna Speckle x3
Bottom: Clayscapes Nutmeg x2
Kiln Results 6/25
Top: Mayco Just Froggy x2
Bottom: Mayco Carrabeab Blue x2, Cotton Tail
Kiln Results 6/25
Mayco Black ug 2167 Clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Mayco Meloncholy x2
Kiln Results 6/25
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green 2167 clear outside
Rim and Back Mayco Lavender mist x3
Kiln Results 6/25
Mayco Orange a Peal x2, Sunkissed x2, 2167 Clear
Kiln Results 6/25
Amaco Cosmic Tea Dust x4
Kiln Results 6/25
Left to Right Clayscapes Briar Rose, Tiger Lily, Buttercup, Lily of the Valley, Himalayan Blue Poppy, Wild Aster

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Kiln Sneak Peak 6/25

June 26, 2023

Whole lot of jewelry on that top shelf. It all looks good and like it didn't merge together! I always worry that somehow it's going to shift in the kiln because I bump it somehow or the wires bend or something.

Look at that sweet little lavender mug in the back. I knew it would be good, but I didn't know it would be that good.

Also loving the daffodil candle holders and the swirl bowl. There is nothing in this peak that isn't awesome. Kiln Sneak Peak 6/25


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Bird and Halloween Jewelry

June 24, 2023

I need to make some more bird jewelry pieces because I sold out. I started out making birds the same size that I made last time and then decided to make really small ones. They're so cute! Bird and Halloween Jewelry


While I had the clay out I made some Halloween jewelry as well. Witch hats, tiny pumpkins, and ghosts.

Bird and Halloween Jewelry


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Diamond Core Tools Cink - Life Changer

June 22, 2023

My studio is in my basement and my husband has been promising to finish the bathroom there since before we were married (we just celebrated our 12 year anniversary). I've been using the sink upstairs which theoretically isn't all that far, but sometimes it seems like it is. I also worry about clogging the pipes with clay, especially as I've been doing more and more pottery. Diamond Core Tools had a "cinko" de Mayo sale last month and I took the plunge and bought the Cink.

The Cink is a closed water system. It uses two buckets to filter the clay out of the water. It was really easy to setup - basically fill up the 2 buckets and the filter with water, plug in and go. I've had the cink downstairs for a week or so now and it's life changing. Having water right there makes clean up so much easier. I feel like I'm able to keep things cleaner. It was a big investment, but I'm glad I made it. Diamond Core Tools Cink - Life Changer

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Kiln Results June 17

June 20, 2023

There is a lot of lavender in here. It's finally growing again in my garden and so I am taking advantage. I'm really annoyed by the blue dot on the one spoon rests. It's totally my fault for putting in a mug that wasn't quite dry, but it ruins it.

I'm also experimenting with another new color for my Calla Lily candle holders which I think came out great.

I'm starting to make fall things. You've seen me start on pumpkins and in here are some really amazing maple mugs, bowls, and spoon rests.

Kiln Results June 17
thick strip of Mayco Sunkissed
Clayscapes Garden Green brushed on, Mayco Light flux on the rim
Kiln Results June 17
thick strip of Mayco Sunkissed
Clayscapes Cobblestone brushed on, Mayco Dark flux on the rim
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 Mayco black ug wiped back
Mayco Hot Tamale and Cotton tail x2
Kiln Results June 17
>Mayco Hot Tamale x2
Georgie's Sand and Surf pigment wiped back
Georgie's zinc free clear
Kiln Results June 17
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Colors for earth Bright Violet and Laurel green
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
See the blue dot! I did not need a blue dot of Amaco Deep sea, but I have one
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 Amaco Deep Sea x3 Mayco Light flux on the rim
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 Mayco Northern Woods x3 Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 Amaco Tangelo x3 Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 KY Mudworks Morning Glory x3 Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 KY Mudworks Morning Glory x3 Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 Amaco Tangelo x3 Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60 Mayco Northern Woods x3 Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Kiln Results June 17
Laguna 60
Mayco Stroke and coat watered down - Hot Tamale, Jack o Lantern, Sunkissed, Just Froggy, Fruit of the vine
2167 clear
Top: Mayco Northern Woods x3 on rim
Bottom Right: Amaco Tangelo x3 on rim
Kiln Results June 17
Top Left: KY Mudworks Orion x2
Top Right: Mayco Enchanted Forrest x2
Bottom Left: Clayscapes Jess' Chun x2 brushed on
Bottom Right: KY Mudworks Neverglade x2 (I did x3 on the back and it looked better)

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