Hot off of the kiln

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As cold as it's been lately, it was a positive delight to unload a still-warm kiln Friday night. We opened the damper and started dumping heat around 7:30 am, so by 6:30 pm the room was nicely toasty, the pots warm but not too hot to handle bare-handed. A very successful firing, as well. Here's an overview:

And a few close-ups. So very cute...

Thus ends my last glaze firing of 2017. I can relax a little. After I finish packing and shipping five special orders. And having some new slides shot. Delivering a sixth order in person. Selling at Holiday Market.

You know something? I don't think relaxing is gonna happen anytime soon...