No trees were harmed

No trees will be harmed (at least not by me) in preparation for tomorrow's firing. I have collected a large amount of iron bark and pine. The iron bark was left by sleeper cutters and the pine has come from small trees which my grandfather "ringed barked" years ago.
I just now need to cut it all up!

Glazing pots

The bisque firing went well and today I applied glaze to these pieces. I have been experimenting with various glaze combinations for some time and continue to do so. I have to remember to carefully record the different glazes used on each pot in my journal. I am using nine different glazes in various combinations for this firing.

Busy making new work

I have spent the last week or so making pieces for the next firing. I have now made approx 25 pieces which are now being bisque fired. The recent wet weather slowed down the drying process somewhat but I eventually got them dry enough to fire ( I hope). I am pushing it - trying to get these pieces into next Wednesday's firing.