Patiently waiting for my kiln to cool down and lately it has been behaving badly, which in turn has been tying knots in my stomach while I await the results. Tiers 1, 2 and 3 seem to be all about even in temp until 1000 degrees, then tier 2 runs 40 degrees hotter than the other 2. It seems to raise in temp correctly to about 1900, then takes forever (hours longer than it should) to reach 2185. My elements have been fired less than 40 times. Sigh. I must call the L&L guys.
On to happier news…my little random comment picker application has picked Audrey Kaake as February’s pottery winner from all the blog comments for that month. Audrey will soon be receiving one of my pots in the mail. Keep reading and keep commenting – you may be the next winner for March!
I operate a working pottery studio in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania specializing in wheel thrown and altered functional stoneware pottery. Stoneware clay is durable enough for ovenware, yet just as beautiful to display. My pots are created with form, function and beauty in mind. The glazes you see are hand mixed and formulated for food safety, as well as being microwave and dishwasher friendly. Current pots may be purchased through the store or local pickup, and custom orders are encouraged.