Benzine

finishing up a wholesale order and studying real estate laws.... I can't wait to make my own work again!!

How in the world do people on Amazon Handmade, that just opened today, get so many reviews? And the reviews are pre setup.

The Valley Fire wiped me out. Been to our property and our whole neighborhood is destroyed. I lost all: three wheels, three kilns, 400-500 pots, etc... I can replace my equipment and materials but my pots... that's where my big loss is because I can only claim cost of materials. All my hours of work and potential earnings are lost. I have a lot of questions which I'll be addressing in specific sections of the forum. I'm applying for a CERF grant and have set up an account for dona...

I put some of my new work that I was going to list on etsy in my gallery, honest feedback welcome in comments or on the pot comments.

Homecoming Week at school, which means dress up days for students and staff. I did a wheel throwing demo today dressed as Mr. moneybags from Monopoly.

Gallery backed out on me. Stings quite a bit, but I guess that means I can sell those pieces on my own. I'm a pretty grumpy guinea right now, though.

FINALLY posted my three gallery-bound pieces for the charity event! I'd really like some feedback, pleeez. :3 (Sorry about the sucky photos, hnngh...)

Thermocouple chip collected and wired up with an old thermocouple. I hope this one is a type K. Can't see to find any markings.

A heads up, to those up North. There are several kilns and wheels up for bid on Govdeals. Also, for anyone in Arizona, there is a front load Paragon kiln.

Running a bisque and a test kiln firing. Cleaning the house and spending time with my son. Can the day get any better?

Must put off raku firing until the weather cools down a little.

Must put off raku firing until the weather cools down a little.

Must put off raku firing until the weather cools down a little.

For the first time in MONTHS, I was able to wedge a whole 25lb bag of clay today! Poop on you, arthritis!

Ummm, did anyone lose some posts? I made a couple comments last night and this morning, and they no longer exist. Unless I'm imagining it all. Is this something to do with the update that was mentioned a while back?

posted some pics from Tuscany V in the forum.

posted some pics from Tuscany V in the forum.

It's been wet, hot and humid here lately. And very little wind to cool down with. I got my fan and an exhaust ceiling fan going and it still get around 90 degrees. But I plan to make some more mugs and fire a small load starting tomorrow evening. When it is cooler. How's your weather?

Still glazing...the more I glaze, the larger the kiln seems to get as I load it. Whazupwidat?

On a positive note, as soon as I unpack completely I can actually work on sculpting and do my first raku this summer!

Anyone know a good wax resist. I have been using amaco and it gunks up so much it drives me nuts. The only way it applies good is with a sponge. Is there a really good brand anyone knows about?

Anyone know a good wax resist. I have been using amaco and it gunks up so much it drives me nuts. The only way it applies good is with a sponge. Is there a really good brand anyone knows about?

Anyone know a good wax resist. I have been using amaco and it gunks up so much it drives me nuts. The only way it applies good is with a sponge. Is there a really good brand anyone knows about?

Anyone know a good wax resist. I have been using amaco and it gunks up so much it drives me nuts. The only way it applies good is with a sponge. Is there a really good brand anyone knows about?

Anyone know a good wax resist. I have been using amaco and it gunks up so much it drives me nuts. The only way it applies good is with a sponge. Is there a really good brand anyone knows about?