offcntr | Two for two

Last week's glaze fire came out beautifully, the second in a row with even heat at top and bottom, as well as very little oxidation. The thing both had in common was a full layer of four inch shelves, loaded with bowls, across the bottom of the car (I usually split the bottom layer, have higher items at the door, lower in back). Think I'll have to continue this practice, at least for another firing; I have twenty Empty Bowls that didn't fit into this kiln.

Last firing, the top ended up slightly hotter, by about half a cone. This time? The cones dropped in perfect unison, all the way from cone 4 to cone 10. Definitely saving these cone packs. Maybe I'll have them framed...

Got some beautiful results, including the special order white cat teapot and the blue heron pitcher. The kestrel large serving bowl is just for me. Think I'll take it down to my sale in Roseburg, end of June.