Wood and Soda Fired Pottery

Archive for March, 2009

Fresh Pots

Fresh Pots

The next few days after a firing are always an interesting period of reflection…it seemed to have gone well but one never wants to let expectations soar too high.  It seemed Firing #11 went well, 23 hours is about right and most of the cones were down where I wanted them down.  Unloading proved that [...]


Fire It Up

Fire It Up

Finished loading the kiln last night, ready to get the fire going. I’m headed for a few hours sleep this evening, then up at midnight to get it rolling. Forecast for the train ride is 24 hours of firing after a chilly overnight start. Thankfully a little help from some friends will trickle in, Tracy [...]


At It Again

At It Again

Been a while since the last report, I’ve managed to make some work in the studio during the last few weeks and I hope to fire the kiln in a few days, right before heading down the mountain to a little pottery festival in Hickory, NC. Stay tuned for a firing report coming soon.