I never cease to be amazed at the difference between opening the kiln of a professional potter vs the many kiln openings I witnessed in middle school, high school, and college. Every one of your pieces is gorgeous! No pucky pies. No horrific disasters. Just stunning professional pieces!
I was running out the door and quickly bopped through this video (had to see it before I left ;) I REALLY like the glazing techniques you use! I'll be back to listen to it all later..thanks for sharing!
I am learning not to have expectations when I open the kiln. Sometimes it takes me a few days to appreciate firing results. I think this is a fantastic kiln load. Interesting and beautiful pots. Sorry you didn't get as much reduction as you would have liked. Thanks for sharing :)
I have learned much from your videos. I am now in the process of building a small raku kiln like the one you showed a while back made with wire mesh and ceramic insulation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Hi, Simon . I like the "disappointing" bottle. The effect is quite dramatic - probably more so than you usually aim at. Would the unsealed gap between the kiln rings have contributed to the oxidation? Cheers.
Very interesting and enjoyable video, thanks, Simon. I thought most of the pots looked great..and I actually rather like the variation on the reduced/oxidised pots!
I have learned much from your videos. I am now in the process of building a small raku kiln like the one you showed a while back made with wire mesh and ceramic insulation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
I never cease to be amazed at the difference between opening the kiln of a professional potter vs the many kiln openings I witnessed in middle school, high school, and college. Every one of your pieces is gorgeous! No pucky pies. No horrific disasters. Just stunning professional pieces!
The colour is phenomenal
Simon....I never tire from learning from your wonderful videos..you are an excellent teacher...God Bless and ever on..
I was running out the door and quickly bopped through this video (had to see it before I left ;) I REALLY like the glazing techniques you use! I'll be back to listen to it all later..thanks for sharing!
I Cannot believe how much i'm learning Just from watching Your videos..
I am learning not to have expectations when I open the kiln. Sometimes it takes me a few days to appreciate firing results. I think this is a fantastic kiln load. Interesting and beautiful pots. Sorry you didn't get as much reduction as you would have liked. Thanks for sharing :)
I hope you never stop Making your Great videos. Been a Potter for 25 years and learning so much both from your hand and soul
I have learned much from your videos. I am now in the process of building a small raku kiln like the one you showed a while back made with wire mesh and ceramic insulation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Amazing, very inspirational and educational.
Hi, Simon . I like the "disappointing" bottle. The effect is quite dramatic - probably more so than you usually aim at. Would the unsealed gap between the kiln rings have contributed to the oxidation? Cheers.
Very interesting and enjoyable video, thanks, Simon. I thought most of the pots looked great..and I actually rather like the variation on the reduced/oxidised pots!
See the 2 large bowls??? How do you get the rims like that? Looks like the glaze is not on the rims. Do you wax them?
simon...well done...jimbo from mississippi.
all your work is very handsome
Glad the kiln and exit flue rig worked out OK.
I thought the "t" was silent in pestle.(pessle)
Wouldn't the enclosed bowls cause an explosion? because of the air ratio, thats what i was taught, if not please indulge me with information.
TheDraindeimo not if cooled down slowly enough with proper kiln use. Even things like enclosed vessels can be fired in that way
I can see where Alan Brough got his inspiration, (he was an apprentice [or at least he studied with your father], wasn't he?).
Amazing wow...
@jmg1957 Jimbo...Mississippi rules!!!
I have learned much from your videos. I am now in the process of building a small raku kiln like the one you showed a while back made with wire mesh and ceramic insulation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.