TallTayl Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 After nearly a year of searching for previously used, well-loved kilns my (extremely wise) 11 YO daughter and I decided we need our own new one. Used ones we found needed so much work and would cost so much after all was said and done. Our concensus is a good kiln will last us our lifetimes. it should be here in the next 2-3 weeks. So as any impatient, excited person would do, I've been shirking my business duties making things to fill it up! Been playing with different things like sprigs on mugs, handles, and textures. Even unintended mistakes are fun to look at. here's a little fun with crackle to make the pot look ancient. Will be fun to choose a glaze for this that looks as old. Next at I want to figure out a consistent tree bark crackle. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Congrads on the new kiln. I am so looking forward to the finish on this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Congrats on your new kiln purchase! Can't wait to see how you finish the pot. If you ever get around to making men's shaving mugs you may have a customer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 47 minutes ago, Candybee said: Congrats on your new kiln purchase! Can't wait to see how you finish the pot. If you ever get around to making men's shaving mugs you may have a customer! I DO make shaving mugs. Here is one I made for my FIL for Christmas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Congratulations on getting your new kiln TallTayl!! Your daughter IS smart and you were too...a new kiln will last you forever. Make sure you take a picture of the new kiln beast when it arrives. That is an awesome shave mug! That would make a great woman's shaving cup too! (I would like a lime green one ) Did you make the shaving cream? It looks lovely! I see lots of beautiful clay creation pictures coming our way! Edited March 3, 2016 by puma52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 10 minutes ago, puma52 said: Congratulations on getting your new kiln TallTayl!! Your daughter IS smart and you were too...a new kiln will last you forever. Make sure you take a picture of the new kiln beast when it arrives. That is an awesome shave mug! That would make a great woman's shaving cup too! (I would like a lime green one ) Did you make the shaving cream? It looks lovely! I see lots of beautiful clay creation pictures coming our way! Thanks everyone T and I need to name the new kiln when she arrives. All the hard working artists here are women, so we need a fitting name for the new hot mama. I do make the shaving soap too using a blend of lyes in a tallow base. Pondering making brush handles. Why not, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 12 minutes ago, TallTayl said: so we need a fitting name for the new hot mama How about .....drumroll please.... HOT MAMA??????? lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Sizzling Sheila Freida the Firebrand Red Hot Tank Girl Fire Goddess or (had to look these up) Vesta (Roman Goddess) - Guardian of the sacred Flame. Hestia (Greek Goddess) - The domestic Goddess of the Greek Pantheon, she rules over the hearth and home. Her name comes from the Greek word estia meaning "she that dwells or tarries." This reflects the importance of the role that the ancient Greeks attributed to this Goddess in sacrificing her position as an Olympian to guard the fire and maintain a happy home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Oops, musn't forget Pele: In the Hawaiian religion, Pele (pronounced /ˈpeɪleɪ/ PAY-lay or [ˈpɛlɛ] PEL-lə), the Fire Goddess, is the goddess of fire, lightning, wind and volcanoes and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Often referred to as "Madame Pele" or "Tūtū Pele" as a sign of respect, she is a well-known deity within Hawaiian mythology, and is notable for her contemporary presence and cultural influence as an enduring figure from ancient Hawaii.[1]Epithets of the goddess include Pele-honua-mea ("Pele of the sacred land") and Ka wahine ʻai honua ("The earth-eating woman").[2] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Haha! I found a list of 22 more fire goddess names: Agnayi –Hindu goddess of fire Aibheaog –Irish Fire Goddess Aodh – Celtic Fire Goddess Arani – Hindu Goddess of Fire Brigit or Brighid – Irish Goddess worshipped in Celtic polytheism Caia Caecilia, also called Gaia Caecilia – Roman Goddess of Fire, the Hearth, Healing, and Women Chantico – Aztec Goddess of fires in the family hearth and volcanoes Freya- Norse Goddess of fire and the domestic arts Fuchi,-Japanese Goddess of fire Gabija – Lithuanian Goddess of fire and of the hearth Hestia – Greek Goddess of the hearth Ida– Hindu goddess of fire and devotion Itzpapalotl – Aztec Goddess of Fire and Birds Li- Chinese Goddess of the nourishing fire Mahuika – Maori fire Goddess Nantosuelta – Gaul Goddess of nature, the earth, fire, and fertility Oya – African Fire, Wind and Thunderbolt Goddess of the Yoruba Tribe Oynyena Maria – Polish ,”Fiery Mary,” a fire Goddess who assists and counsels the thunder God Piorun Pele – Hawaiian, the Goddess of fire, lightning, dance, and volcanoes. Sekhmet – Egyptian Fire or Sun Goddess Stata Mater – Roman Goddess who protected against fires Vesta – Roman Goddess of sacred fire, the hearth, home, and family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Becky and Candybee.... LOL you guys had me chuckling .....love those names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Can't wait to see your creations TT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Love your shaving mug and all your creations, so talented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 She's here and installed! Going through her first heat cycle to burn off all the manufacturing junk now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Whoa! She's a beauty!! What did you christen her? That's a nice size kiln. How much will it hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 17 minutes ago, Candybee said: Whoa! She's a beauty!! What did you christen her? That's a nice size kiln. How much will it hold? I didn't name her yet, I had to meet her first leaning toward Vesta, Hestia or Pele. Maybe Hestia Pele it it holds about 4.4 cubic feet. Big enough to push me to make things to fill. Small enough not to take f.o.r.e.v.e.r. To fill. She should be done with the first empty firing tomorrow afternoon. Then, I'll grab anything ready for a bisque fire to test that out. Already figured out I need a few more shelves. Most of what I make is short, so I will have loads of room to fill layers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 When you first fire her up let us know. Will be keeping my fingers crossed nothing cracks. Is running the kiln a big drag on your electric? Or maybe you need to see a bill first to determine the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 the things I have for the first firing are really dry. I think they'll be ok. Electric should be about ten To 20 bucks a firing depending on bisque or glaze. I'll do the math once I figure out how long everything takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 She is pretty I am biting my nail waiting to see what you bring out of her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 3 hours ago, TallTayl said: She's here and installed! Going through her first heat cycle to burn off all the manufacturing junk now. Wow, and there she be.....that is so pretty sitting in your place! That is a nice set up TallTayl! Can't wait to see what you make! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 I have a small load to start with tomorrow. Soup mugs and a few other candle holders to start with. Was playing with new ideas, so we will see how they turn out. i might try to sneak in a few pendants if they dry fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I absolutely LOVE it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Woop woop! The first tiny bisque load is out. Only took 8 1/2 hours to cook and another 6 or so to cool. I need to head into the gallery to pick up my glaze materials now! The hard part is deciding on colors... Edited March 25, 2016 by TallTayl 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Love love love those pieces!! Not sure if I mentioned this (my memory is so bad!) but my mom had her own kiln for ceramics. I loved kiln unloading days. It was always fun to see what the bisque turned into, and then what the glaze did. I loved the crystal glazes, that when applied looked like pebbles/rocks but when came out looked sooo cool with the melted chips into colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 23 hours ago, TallTayl said: Woop woop! The first tiny bisque load is out. Only took 8 1/2 hours to cook and another 6 or so to cool. I need to head into the gallery to pick up my glaze materials now! The hard part is deciding on colors... Oh Gracious TallTayl!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! You have been playing big time with that clay while you were doing the big kiln beast arrival countdown huh??!! These pieces are fantastic!! Can't WAIT to see the colors you put on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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