a really productive day today . . . .

I'm having a hard time getting excited abt the reduction fired glazes. they're not as exciting to me as they are to everyone else. I think the change in the clay coloring will grow on me though.

to start with, the large platters are done. i'm kinda okay with them. they'll be fine on the wall where i'm gonna hang them. one of the glazes didn't do well at cone 10. but, otherwise they'll be interesting decorations. also, one of them cracked in two places, but i think it adds to the character of the piece. they're abt 17.25" across, btw. Decorative tray 1 (Bacchus' Whimsy) and tray 2 (Hearts and Beads). I think those are the names I've given them. I will be making more. I've found a better way to do these, just need to buy what I need.

Two gift muggs I've made, mug one and mug two. I'm giving them away to someone but soon's i get the promised mugs made, i'll be making some and listing them at etsy. These are kinda small. the ones I make will be larger.

This jar w/lid on; jar w/lid off. i'm pleased with and will be selling it for 20.00 in my store. If you want to buy it b4 it's listed, convo me and I'll list it as a special request.

Little bowl. I posted pre/post glaze pics in an earlier post here in this blog. View 1, View 2, and View 3. this I'll be listing for 12.00. again if you convo me b4 it's listed i'll list it as a special request.

Ye Little Jewelry Jar. This I'm going to keep for myself and use it in the bathroom for my jewelry. View 1, View 2, View 3. I'm gonna make more of these, but maybe a bit deeper.

Soap plate. This little plate came out surprisingly well. It didn't maintain it's shape in the firing, but that's okay.

Medium size plate. View 1, view 2. I threw this today. I was bound and determined to throw a plate and a bowl today b4 the day ended. I've been able to figure out the problem w/me and the stoneware clay. I can't make fast movements. If I take everything more slowly on the wheel, I'm able to throw a better form. Sorry it's a bit blurry.

Funny Looking bowl. I think i can trim out the lopsidedness. I know how to fix that next time. The bowl view 1, view 2.

I threw this odd looking spouted vessel also. View 1, view 2.

I started this piece. it's actually my attempt to use something that failed. I try to do that frequently. I'd trimmed thru the bottom of the jar on top accidently so, i thru a mug form and then joined the two. Then i've been decorating it w/a bit of whimsy. View 1, view 2, view 3.

I was able to rmv the baking dish form from the glass pan i'd used. I cant wait to get them all done. :D

regards