A record breaking month of July (weather-wise)

The past July was a hot and dry (mostly) one in Ottawa, many days were 40 degrees and over with the humidity. It was hard but I found an evening to do a bisque (1st) firing. It was much needed as I were running out of shelf space.

Bisque pieces

And during the very warm Canada Day long weekend, I decided to stay in the basement and made a few bowls.

Handbuilt plates made during the month of July

I went back to mid-porcelain clay again but this one took me 5 tries! At least there was one that worked out (stage 1).

So, overall July was better than June. However, it's already August 7 as I am writing, and I didn't make any new pieces yet even though it was a long weekend (instead I spent all 3 days golfing). I am going to have some catching up to do this month.

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Pottery girl has been quite productive

Like I mentioned last time, since I didn’t have a show in December and didn’t spend much time outside this winter, I was able to spend more time in the studio. As a result, I actually have some finished pieces ready! I opened the kiln earlier this afternoon for my second glaze firing of the year (can you believe my 2nd glaze firing in April, this has never happened before)—here they are (sorry about the lighting…). The bottom shelf, the initial picture didn't work out and I had to take another one 2nd shelf with pieces that I did slip trail. This is my first time doing this and I quite like the result. 3rd shelf Top shelf I’ve also been trying out a new look for my mug handles, but they didn’t make it into this firing. Hopefully it won’t be too long before the next update!

Toothbrush holder's new owner

We delivered the toothbrush holder to own friends, Matt and Kana to "match" up with the soap dispenser they bought from me from the show last November. They seems to like it. :)

Last firing before the show

One last firing before the show, and I’m happy to say that every piece turned out beautifully.

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