Finally getting through it? *trigger*

[OldMike]

Larry the lion has a little friend tonight. Laurence the lion. Not sure he is quite as good as Larry but we will see when he in fired.

That's so cool *clears a spot on the mantlepiece.*

[Pen]

Pleased with the two cereal bowls, but dare not put up pictures in case the boys see them. The other pots, two yarn bowls and a drinking mug are on facebook. (and shortly the website)

[Paula]

They're fantastic!

[OldMike]

Brilliant Pen I so like the colours and ivy leaves of the first yarn bowl.

[Pen]

Its surprising the difference a glaze can make. I have someone coming over on Thursday to see it in the flesh who is interested in buying it.

[rose]

So pretty

[OldMike]

Its surprising the difference a glaze can make. I have someone coming over on Thursday to see it in the flesh who is interested in buying it.

When I first saw the yarn bowls I think before they were fired all I could see was the form but little more. After glazing and firing it was like the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. Your artist's eye must be able to see beyond the mere form to the finished article.

[Pen]

The wonderful and scary thing about making things in ceramics is that whilst you have an idea of what you think something will come out like you can never be sure until the final firing and then rarely does it come out like you expect. Opening the kiln after a final firing is like opening christmas presents. You have a suspicion/hope of what will be in there but you are never sure until you lift the lid and you do have to be able to look at something and go "well that was not what I expected however I quite like what has happened" Some people dont like this unpredictability but as a ceramist you have to embrace it.

[Suzi]

Those are beautiful!

[Pen]

Now I know it must be Christmas just came home from walking the dog to find H washing the kitchen floor!!!