TJR

Just adding you as a friend.

Tom.

Love the colours! Keep at it!

Tom

Marcia;

I copied down your glaze test idea so that I can try it. I think you have a mistake on the fourth line. Should be C +E. TOM.

Marcia;

Thank-you for being my friend. I survived the birthday last night.I really want to try your colour test technique. Will let you know how it turns out.

Mark;

I am trying to think of a witty comeback for the cat ignoring me-from the $27 million dollar cat dish story. I'm usually pretty quick. Regards, Tom.

Moving back towards the dark, after the start of fall..

Moving back towards the light.

Neil;I keep looking at that luscious yellow glaze on your teapot. Is your colourant rutile? Are you firing oxidation?Can we maybe trade a recipe or two?Tom Roberts[TJR]

NEIL;I made this small rimmed bowls out of porcelain, with the idea of putting a round candle in for Christmas.Before I waxed the foot, I brushed Alumina on, to avoid "plucking", as you suggested. No plucking, so thank-you for the suggestion.Tom Roberts

Nelly;

I'd like to see some images of your new Majolica when it comes out. Any chance?

Tom.

Off the blog for two weeks. I sent my Mac to the Mechanic. Then forgot my password.

On my way to NCECA,baby.Look for a guy with a big smile on his face!

Pres; I have been thinking about you lately. Had the big talk with my wife about retiring and making pots. We can't afford it. Got to hang in there for another two years teaching high school art. Built the studio at home. Too tired to use it. Take care, Tom

Pres; I wanted to thank you for your articulate and thoughtful response to the person asking about layered glazing. I really thought I was helping out here. Guess not! Tom.[TJR]

Pres;

If you decide to head north to Canada, come and see me. I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba. North of Minnesota. Still teaching high school art. Two more years. Tom

Pres;

The only way I can get those emoticons to work, is to drag and drop them.

Tom.

Pres;Thank-you for your kind thoughts. I always think of you as a soul brother on the blog, as we are in a similar situation. I am looking at the end of a great career.Two years.Tom

Put a glaze test in a friend's gas kiln on Friday. I am loading my kiln on Tues.Her kiln unloads on Thurs. I see a problem.

Took the hammer to a bunch of runny glazed mugs. Felt great!

Welcome to the forum. I an NOT from Texas!

Tom.

Whoa!

That's very red! Who did you piss off>

TJR.

I WILL GO BACK AND GIVE YOU A GREEN ONE.

Wow, I thought you were kidding about the 1969 thing. You really ARE that old. I think I was in Grade 10 in '69.Great work!

Tom Roberts

Wow! Nice looking brand new kiln. Good luck with the shelves. Just take it slow when heating them up.

TJR.