More tiles and something new

There were a few more tiles in the kiln that I thought you might enjoy.

I am very fond of the red sunflowers. I am well aware that most folks think of yellow with sunflowers, but after I grew some red ones I never get tired of making some red ones. 

Sweet thing is a favorite. 

 Of course there are more bunnies, it is year around bunnies here.

And, something new.

I am working on tile for a customer's kitchen.

Details, details, details.

So, be safe, be well, be healthy, be happy.
And, wash your hands.
Yes, mom,
M

Some Pots and Tiles

 Here are a few of the tiles and some pots from the kiln.
All looks good.
The sheep on the bottom would not load any other way but sideways.
You will just have to turn your device on it's side.
It's been that kind of week.
Tomorrow will be my day to get hangers on everything.

That's all for now!

Middle and Back

Heads and toe.
Heads and toes.
Fingers and rings..
You put your right foot in and you.
Where was I???

Kiln- pictures:

Middle stack

Back stack- note some missing pots...Mark!

oh, those old hippie pots- so toasty warm...

Long day. Me and this Sunflower seem to feel about the same way, just a tad tired.
Too bad I can't share a beer with her.
Cheers,
M

Who put the er-ugh back in summer

After our delightful week last week there was nothing to do but bring summer back around, that  will show us who is boss.
It was hot and muggy here yesterday as we loaded the kiln. We took a few longer than usual breaks and drank plenty of water.

Stage 1- back stack in.
This was one of those 21 shelves from the back to the front.
All the top shelves or crown shelves were 14 inches or more.
This is more in line with what we usually have but I have to admit I do like it when Mark makes more tall pots since that means we put in less pots....

all loaded...

Somehow I missed getting a picture of the middle stack, must have been the heat.

 Mark got up in the wee hours to light the kiln and we are cooking with gas right now.

With all the excitement of the Blue Moon we had to go see it rise. The moon comes up over the pond and it did not disappoint us. When we got down there it was just coming up all round and orange looking. We both had cameras and even my little point and shoot was able to get some pictures.

Blue Moon over Whynot

Blue Moon

I tried to get more this morning as the moon was setting near our work studio but with the morning light I was not that successful. I am a little envious that Mark would have been able to watch it most of the wee hours while he was up to fire. He will tell you thought it was no longer the Blue Moon since today is September. Rabbit, Rabbit for good luck.


 This Sunflower is getting a lot of love from the bees.

It is time to move into Saturday and get ready to open the store. Hope you are all safe and well for the hoilday. Cheers! M