I enjoyed my long weekend, and got a lot done. I have been working with larger chunks of clay, trying to figure out how much is needed for different sized plates, bowls and platters. I also had fun making a few frog dishes. I sell these as ice cream dishes because they end up being the perfect size for a scoop or two, and the frog sits on a handle that helps keep your hand from freezing. I just love their perpetual smiles!

I just finished loading the kiln for a bisque firing. I’ll candle it overnight and will complete the firing by early afternoon tomorrow. Here’s the kiln god for this firing. I planned to make a troll, but he turned out more like a dwarf with a Roman nose. I put more time into him than I intended to! He stands about six inches tall.

Onward!