Yesterday morning there was some wonderful hoar's frost on everything, making the swamp behind the house look like a magical ice kingdom. But then we're in Minnesota, so it is a magical ice kingdom I guess.
I got a lot done in the studio yesterday. Kevin was gone to the farm to clear the driveway of snow so when (if) the sun came out, the driveway would melt off nicely. So I used the time while he was away to load and run a bisque load in the kiln, rinse and wax a kiln load of pieces to get them ready for glazing, mixed up a couple glaze batches for some that are getting low. And threw several pieces.
One of the things I'm working on is a salt & pepper shaker design I'm happy with. Not really there yet, but enjoying the experiments. Here is yesterday's version. Still not sure what I want them to be so I'll keep trying different shapes and techniques until one speaks to me.
Today, I'll sieve the glazes mixed yesterday and glaze a couple test pieces to go in the next glaze load. The bisque load I ran yesterday should be ready to unload late today and I'll probably work on glazing the things I waxed yesterday. That of course all comes after spending a little time with my sweetie for Valentine's Day. I might even get a few more pieces thrown today. Be well.
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