I like how these turned out, but they are practice pieces and I got up enough courage to cut them in half and check out the wall thicknesses, etc. It was a bit of a heartbreak but I decided to follow the rules and recycle these student clay pieces. Then I hauled out the new clay I bought and threw 4 cylinders in white clay. I kept 2, cutting the others to check for uniformity and thickness. Ahh me! The 2 I kept should be ready for handles on Monday. They will become coffee cups and I'll continue with cylinders til I have "mastered" them. I should have a nice set of mugs by then! After cylinders I'll move along to bowls..I don't think you can have too many bowls in a Hawaiian/Japanese household! I guess I can stop buying Fiesta Ware!
A NEW GUY (we call him "the new guy") arrived at clay club and he looks to be a really good asset to the club. He helped Karen load the kiln and they were able to fit a lot of pieces in. The great thing for me? Well, this week my porcelain plates will be bisqued and ready for celadon glaze. I'm pretty excited! I paid my $10 fee for this 8 week quarter and bought my $15 clay and some miscellaneous hand tools and sponges. I'll keep refurbishing the clay supply. I feel like I'm getting a really great deal..and the hopes for some nice dishes too (Christmas presents?)!
If dishes aren't everything..well, they need to repair the slab maker and I'll do some tiles..indoor for kitchen and other artwork, outdoor for garden, and then there's always vases and other decorative pieces! For a few dollars and a few hours a week in the evening----it's a wonderful thing!
