Well, I’m headed to NCECA in Minneapolis tomorrow. I’m looking forward to stocking up on tools, dry materials, and a boatload of inspiration.
One of the last things I’ve been trying to wrap up before I go is some pigmented porcelain tests. I want to see how my current color palette works in two porcelain bodies. With this info I’d have an idea what additional ingredients I might want to try. The thing is…. my kiln!
Last time it tripped the breaker when I’d set the firing speed to fast. So this morning I set it to medium speed and now it’s failing to increase in temp at the programmed speed and aborting the cycle about 30 degrees before temp. Once it cools, my tiles should be close enough to rock n’ roll. But still. I’m more than a little frustrated. The kiln cooling will probably delay me getting on the road… not to mention that I suspect the problem may not be with my kiln but with the power we had pulled… which is discouraging. The spouse suspects a relay or coil, so he’ll be checking all of this out while I’m away.
On the for real though, I really wish my kiln would get over itself so I could let some ideas loose. Everyone- cross yo fingers my man sorts this out and I come home to magic! If not, wish me patience!!!!