Cavy Fire Studios

We've been in the mid to upper 90's. Heat index here has been 105 to 110. Lots of stomach cramps.

Drink lots of water! I was in Santa Maria for the day a couple weeks ago. It was only about 101 but we were driving around shopping for clothes so we were constantly in and out of the car. I wasn't drinking enough water at all, and I ended up with heat exhaustion. I didn't feel that bad until the next day and then I was laid out. Not fun and I cannot recommend it. I do think it hit me worse than normal because I had just gotten over the flu. But man, drink water by the gallon.

Indeed, GiselleNo5. I drink about 8 to 16 glasses a day. It's after 10am right now and I'm soaking wet. It's a good sauna. Thanks for your advice.

some of my works in progress were posted today, i will be removing some of them and putting up new ones.

I saw that! You should keep them up for good memories. :3

I know, when I see a new person I always go to see what they've made. I was surprised at how many people don't have ANY pictures shared at all. LOL I had three albums by the time I'd been on here two days!

So sorry to hear this...sounds like you and the artworld have lost an important light.

You can be sad but also thankful that he is no longer trapped in his body. I have had nine relative die of ALS and we are always grateful when they have been set free.

Denice ... nine? Ohhhh. :*( It's a prison at the end. I can't imagine. My grandmother had dementia and my mom basically lost her ten years before she died. But at least my grandma had no idea.

I think I injured my shoulders (well, I KNOW I did) cleaning my humongous rabbit's poopybutt nightmare, and wedging just took the taco.If I'm not better by Monday, I'm calling the doctor. I have an ice pack on it and am sitting on my bum, totally bored. It hurts to even slightly move my arm; I'm typing with my phone. Argh! >.<

I'm sorry, I hope you get better. Ouch.

Feel better soon!!

Wow. Nice work!

Whooo! Good for you! I made three vases yesterday (needed to bring leatherhard vases to a workshop tomorrow) and it knocked me out.

use water and you might get some silicon carbide powder it make a paste to dip the tip of the bit. Keep it wet.

start with a small size bit and work up to the size you want. I'd recommend epoxying a metal hanger on the back rather than a hole.

Oh yeah! Man, I really prefer the aesthetic of a threaded wire over epoxy, though. Epoxy is just so messy and it stinks to handle. Maybe I could learn to put wire along the corners like jewelry makers do with big stones, or something.

Make up some magic slip for your joints.

No worries with slabs. Just let them dry evenly and slowly. Put them together, so they hold their weight enough, without being too dry. And smooth/ round the seams well.

When I roll out slabs I usually cut the shape I want then let them rest for a while to firm up. Less soggy to handle, especially with larger pieces. Also, a clay with a little grog in it helps. Less warping and firms up better.

I know that Fred is insulated, but one of the windows is broken out, so it's 0F in the garage. It got down to -4F last night... Thankfully, this cold snap is abating. I'm just gonna wait!!

Yep, I'm safe. I'm a big fat rodent with plenty of insulation and lots of layers!!

I don't think my clock has a '1am'

Good grief, Guinea...get some rest!

I literally passed out with the phone still in my paw. Soooo sore today, haha... gotta babysit Fred now.

Hehe, that's my fella. He fancies himself a corgi-fox with a taste for tea. He wanted him looking grumpy and cold in the woods. Thanks, Benzine!

OK, you're killin me here...you know that, right? <3

Awww, nuuu! No dying for you!

Keep us posted!!

I literally kept him on low all night! I woke up and switched him up to medium, but have been checking the plug every half hour, lol! Hnnghhh... I hope I can relax a bit for glaze firing.

Pbfth! I let them think that. I DID remember to change my pants before going to Safeway, though. On the pooper side, I woke up with my right hand stuck in a fist. Hnghhhh....

Ohhhh your poor hand!

In response to the other comments: once I had been scraping shelves and painting them with kiln wash. I forgot about it and went to the store because the next day I was making some desserts for a party. The cashier looked at me and then said, "Oh, have you already been baking?" I said no and was so confused until I got home and saw what my shirt and pants looked like in the mirror. She must have thought it was flour and sugar. I was a MESS. LOL

Usually the indicator of how much fun I've had is the amount of clay in my hair! I throw with a big towel over my legs. But yeah, you get the odd looks from the other Moms when you pick up the kid from school...

I've had two root canals and they both had to be redone. The first one I was allergic to the silver points used in it. The second one was just a curvy tooth that was difficult.

Ouch Man! That cool water bucket is gonna feel good.

Ouch! hope you get well soon.

You're on a roll now, Guinea!

*ba-bum-tsscht*...

i have been wondering how you are doing and now know i will be seeing beautiful new pieces from you--best to you moving forward

I wedged about 3/4 a 25lb bag before calling it a day. Putting the pride in a bucket was hard, but I gotta start being nice to myself. Tomorrow's 71 and sunny in Davenport, so I'm gonna throw in the sun. 'Tis good for the joints and the mud. :3

Glad to hear you are getting yourself set up again.

Thankies. :3 Waiting a few hours for the weather to warm a little today (it's just before 9am) so I can throw outside in the sun. :3

yay fred has mojo back.

All good things come in time. And if you have a handy uncle.

I don't have an uncle but we have a friend that is a electrician, master plumber and heating and air repairman.

I love your little cutie. My wife said awwww, how cute.

Such a sweet photo! And I missed you!

Awww, gee! Thanks, guys! ♥

Christmas came early this year.

So glad to hear that the Kiln Gods are being kind to you, for a change, my friend! <3

I know! You get like, what? Five per day? So silly.

You rock, girl!!! Hope you'll post some pictures of the pieces going into the gallery!

Thanks for helping the animals and a big congratulations.

Thanks, everyone! Underglazing my second piece!

Sweet score indeed!

Dayum girl! Which thrift shop was this? I'd love to make a find like that!!! <3 Nice score!

It was way up in Newport. David and I were in the mood to travel, so we went up north through Newport, then Sandpoint, then to CDA, then home. We found such treasures!!

good deal. pays to scrounge. our gallery gets bubble wrap from another business that needs to get rid of it when they receive stuff.

"Peanut Scrounging"...Why not ask the forum for ideas on where best to get free packing materials?

It's always a plus. Good for you.

Lucky Day, keep this fella

We've been together a year and a half, and no way his butt is takin' off on me. He's an artist, too! ♥

In a couple of more weeks; wife and I are coming up on 35 years.Just to remind you- it can be done!