I’ll probably have at least one more kiln-opening day before the show. Every time I fire a load, I feel a bit unsettled—not only because it requires patience (it takes about 18 hours from when the kiln starts to when it’s cool enough to unload), but also because there’s always uncertainty about how the pieces will turn out. This time, I’m happy to report that everything came out beautifully.
After missing last year’s OGP Holiday Sale (we were in South Africa!), I made sure to sign up for this year’s event. This time, I’ll have two seasons’ worth of pieces, and I started preparing much earlier. Luckily, I managed to bisque-fire everything before we went on vacation again in November. Now all that’s left is the glaze firing—one of the kiln loads will be starting this evening.