Natural Dyeing with Hibiscus Using Alum as Modifier
My oldest sister used to have this deep peachy pink hibiscus plant that traveled along with her from school to […]
2017
Makers and Shakers
I’m thrilled to be featured between makers and shakers Naa-Sakle Akuete, Angela Duckworth and Sarah Robb O’Hagan (to name a
Brick by Brick
Personal account, dedicated to my parents Skip ahead to the kiln build DOING A JIG 2/10 I know how my
Doing A Jig
When I was first asked what type of kiln I wanted I had only dreamy visions of what it
Welding Together
It’s the end of November, 2016, only a few short days after Thanksgiving. Between sheets of rain, we packed
Prime Time
At each stage of this kiln build I didn’t think it was possible to be more excited in any other future steps. Looking back at this cold day in November, warm enough to paint but excitedly shivering in the cold, I realized I had so many more moments and shots like this giddy one of me I’d send to my sisters.
Above Board
When I look back at how quickly my little house-on-fire was assembled, as I’m in some testing phases, I’m impressed in touching the outside walls of the kiln there’s not even a hint that a fire is roaring inside save the sound of the burners.
Security Blanket
Security indeed. I’ve put all my hopes into this fiber blanket though I have seen it in action from my time in Raku and having my mom alongside me. Somehow we were put on “tank” duty with the propane tank and witnesses firsthand just how efficiently it is in keeping all that wonderful heat contained. In that case it was a rudimentary design, something of a wire structure with a handle and blanket inside over a burner similar to what I have.
Bricklayers Union
I have bricklayers and masons in my bloodline – from both sides of the aisle. In cutting and laying the firebrick, mixing and compressing the ceramic cement I felt that connection with my Dad. He shared little snippets of working with his uncle. I can tell still after all these years he is very proud of him. Even today he’ll talk about Orville and all he learned from him.