glazenerd

Two knee operations, rehab, a hectic work schedule, and the fact that the site doesn't allow me to sign in using my tablet...it has been a while since I posted. It has also been a while since I worked in the studio...but 2017 is another year. Looking forward to getting my hands in wet clay again. Happy Holidays

Garage door insulation almost finished. It is already getting hot in there from my space heater + house door open. Literally could tell the difference in 1 hour.

Getting ready to leave Texas this morning. Dark and foggy. Cats have been drugged, harness on one. one last shop cart to put into my van along with a suitcase, winter coat. too bad my snow boots are up there. Should have a very white Christmas with 17" of snow!

Garage door insulation almost finished. It is already getting hot in there from my space heater + house door open. Literally could tell the difference in 1 hour.

Up to my ears in packing peanuts today. I hate peanuts. Actually, "hate" is not a strong enough word.

Very sad news, I will not be able to take ceramics next semester...it looks like my hobby will be put on hold for quite some time, as we currently do not have the finances to set up the rest of the necessary equipment in our current space.

Received an Etsy order just after midnight...with request to have it shipped "in the next hour'...hmmm, that would be a "No"

My brain hurts. Think I fried some synapses.

Can't get into the studio. Fresh paving laid between house and greenhouse door. Not allowed to walk on it yet. Which book do I want to re-read?

My brain hurts. Think I fried some synapses.

My brain hurts. Think I fried some synapses.

Did a horse-hair firing tonight. Got great results with the sulfuric acid!

I had a relay fail after 72 firings. Sigh, I had put off getting spare parts to my next order.

That moment when you back up to a loading dock and a forklift approaches with a full pallet of dry materials...and you look at your SUV and say, "Sorry, Bud"

Away from the house and shop to go hunting with my Dad for the next week or so. I try to spend as much time as I can with him.

for the Americans here, hope you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving today. Taking a slight break from packing to cook a traditional turkey dinner.

We celebrate Thanksgiving in the US today...just want to say how thankful I am for my friends here on the forum...wherever in the world you may be

I am off until Monday for Thanksgiving. Loaded my 16CF with all the thrown items to be bisq'ed. Threw the breaker- no power! Neighbors pole barn runs off my transformer, they shut it off this morning so he could unprade his power. It is raining, so I guess I will post in the forums all day!

Decided to take up sewing and knitting to occupy me until the new ceramics semester in January...

Fired a class load last week. Had a larger student sculpture that had been drying for weeks. Had a slow bisque fire program. Everything was going well, until the kiln got around 1000 F. Felt steam coming out of the peep... It was like the engine room scene from Titanic. FULL STOP!!!

Losing heat. My lid has gaps. Any suggestions?

Losing heat. My lid has gaps. Any suggestions?

Losing heat. My lid has gaps. Any suggestions?

Spent the last two days cleaning the studio. Everything is shiny and smells like apple-scented Fabuloso. Today I spilled some glaze on the clean floor and was like "NOOOOOOOO!!"

Pulling handles this evening, listening to Leonard Cohen