After two times firing the kiln, these mini feelings need to be re-made. Only 9 out of 99 is not bad I think. They look OK but they are not. What's wrong with them?For the first three on the left, I used a different kind of clay because it has less chamotte in it so it would be easier to use the clay gun or carve into it. Apparently, the colordifference is huge.
I fired the blue one too high so it has 'bubbles' on them. I like it but it's not how it's supposed to be.
The 'woman'-like mini feeling lost a nipple while sanding - ouch!
The divided feeling didn't dry evenly so it's a bit crooked.
The invincable dragon lost it's tail before firing.
The empty feeling dried a bit crooked too.
And the feeling on the worktable is loosing it's bubbles 'cause I didn't attach them properly when making it.
So, actually only one firing-mishap (blue one) and all the others are just mistakes I made 'cause I'm only human...
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9 of 99 is nearly nothing ;) Hey, glad, you got the kiln and doing so well with it!! Wishing you many more fun with your clay & kiln!
ReplyDeleteFiring and clay... is always like christmas, you never know what it will turn out to be exactly... Then when you open your kiln... It is like a rush of excitement and wonder all in one... I know what you are feeling, but just think the ones that you feel are not what you wanted, you may find your collection of 99 will blossom in to some thing bigger... ( Had to giggle at the lost nipple) Ouch is right... was it the right? any way have fun with it all, because clay is where it is at... I love it!
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After all that excitement, it's good to hear that everything works fine with the kiln! :)
ReplyDeleteo no you have to remake the brain one ??? but it is wonderful !!!!!!!!!!
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They turned out well! Glad that they are only 9 and that nothig happened with patience :D!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun to see these! Sometimes when something does not turn out the way you envisioned it it is a good thing as it brings in new ideas, but dragons without tails is of course not supposed to happen :-)
ReplyDeletenot bad at all I should think ! I had to laugh about the nipple. But be sure to get the first one right, it's my favourite ....
ReplyDelete1 out of 99 is an excellent statistic.
ReplyDeleteAre you planning to color them or something?
It is a sad day when a girls loses her nipple...LOL one of those things one should be carefule with! :)
Carry on! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow oh wow. I am always impressed by ceramics. It really is like giving birth each time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the glimpse into your studio. It's been so exciting and inspiring watching the progress of your recent art pieces! 9 out of 99 is a great statistic. And remember it only gets better with more tries! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea and collection. I look forward to watching it unfold.
ReplyDeleteGreat results Mitsy! This is what I love in making ceramics; it's full of surprises. Keep up the good work!
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Hmmmmmm...I'm wondering if you could rework the 'oops' into different feelings? For example...Sand off the other nipple and you've got 'repressed' or 'prude'.
ReplyDeleteThey look great, and are quite a great series!
The clay is tricky indeed, but maybe you are just a bit to demanding on yourself??? Happy to see your kiln works well...
ReplyDeleteI am so sad about the lost nipple!
ReplyDeleteI love your "out-takes". Such a fascinating medium.
ReplyDeleteI love your newsletters Misty, they allways make me smile,Thank you for sharing! I suposed as crafters we allways have to allow 10% error margin, isn'it?, I think that's the reason why we "have" to have so many supplies...
ReplyDeleteAll the best with the kiln voyage!
i love to hear the updates! and seeing them all sitting together is lovely :)
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