Get back on the horse!
April 25, 2015

 Here is my "get back on the horse" pot. Â
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Yes, you guessed it:  the glaze firing of last week was a mixed bag.  The original of these pots had a very bad case of "crawl" where the glaze pools in globules and leaves areas bare. Its not a good look and it means one of my favourite pots was ruined.  On the upside, the small moon jars that I glazed on the inside are sweet and saleable items.  I still felt disconsolate and confused.  What could have caused the problem?  I went to the internet and it seems I may have glazed this one slightly too thickly.  Anyway, after a few days of crying inside, I made another one - now I feel better.  Its the best way to deal with set backs.   We had just better hope that this one survives the bisque firing and makes it through the glazing.  I like it so much, I might have to buy it from myself in the sale...  Â
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p.s. The husband should get a special mention here because this weekend was a boat weekend and he took one look at me and he just understood.  He said "stay [in the shed] if you want".  So this piece is really for him.  Thanks Jules. Â
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