On the first day of the last series of classes that I attended the instructor ask if we wanted to do a alternative firing. We chose to do a "HORSE HAIR FIRING" this consisted of heating the items in a kiln and then pulling them out and putting tail or mane hair from a horse on them. The pieces are made from "RAKU" clay with a polished "TERRA SIGILLATA" coating. This gives the items a white finished look when fired. This was done on the last day of class. 10/10/07

This is the finished product

This is the finished pro

This was done at the Eagan art house it is clear glaze over colored slip using stamps in the fresh rolled clay.

Since I last blogged a lot has been going on, in mid August I bought a smaller kiln from friends of my son in-law's. We were in Tooele Utah on a short visit and they mentioned they had a kiln they didn't use any more it was a perfect addition to my small studio. I have fired 1 bisque load and 1 glaze load. I will say it was rather enjoyable to fire things from start to finish in just 2 days. I have been working on my first tea pot for some time now along with some vases and a smaller cup and some other various items. They were my first attempt at firing at home I was quite pleased in the end product.

The tea pot has several hours work in it over the last 2 Months

Red Mug

Raku Pot Green and Blue Slip with Clear Crackle Glaze

Brown Mug

Live Leaf Press and Cut out

Honey Pot Sets

Brown and Blue Honey Pot and Mug

Green and Blue Honey Pot and Mug

RAKU FIRING

More Items in the Shop

IN THE SHOP

Here are some of the items I created for

LEGACY Fine Arts and Gifts

1209 Grand Ave

St. Paul

PROJECTS

Here are some projects that I have completed so far.