I have just unpacked my latest wood kiln firing, just in time for the next 3 Open Studio sales weekends.

There are mixed results, as to be expected, but less seconds than usual. So that’s good.

I’m finally getting the hang of this new kiln and its pre-burnt wood fuel.

I always want to do better, and I keep trying, but I’m happy with what I’ve got. No complaints.

Something about the journey being more important than the destination really..

I tried 10 new clay body recipes. Blending sericite with kaolin based bodies to improve workability. Also some darker bodies.

full moon through clouds

I’ve been experimenting with ash glazes

Ash ‘jun’ glaze, with a light sprinkling of natural ash deposit crystals from the wood firing.

All the pots are now cleaned and fettled, 3 days work in all that, and hopefully nothing to show for it – if I’ve done it well!