Sunday, November 21, 2010

Deep into the depths....

by MaryAnn Carroll

...of the wood-firing kiln.....
"Manabigama which means Small Teaching Kiln of Beauty"

Today's second half of the wood-firing will consist of LOTS of pictures.  I think that they speak for themselves without me having to say anything ;o)

The first picture is right after the bricks have been removed from the front.... And then we will tour a little further into the kiln, then outside, into our home and finally end up where we getting ready to list on Etsy in both Bill's shop, SplitfirePottery and mine, MaCarroll.























And that concludes our visual tour of the wood-firing process. 
Stay tuned for the winter wood-firing which will take place in a few more months.

12 comments:

Barbara Lewis said...

OMG! The most beautiful site ...! I need me some of them beads!

Artisan Beads Plus said...

Thanks Barbara! It's all that hard work paying off. His first few firings definitely had to be chocked up as a learning experience. He's got it down for the #15 firing :O)

mairedodd said...

how seriously wonderful is it to walk into a kiln with all of that beauty inside? no wonder bill is willing to tend to it - a true labor of love... stunning, mary ann...

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for showing these photos, it has been a real treat looking at them.... especially that turquoise glaze :))Wonderful work all together!

KristiBowmanDesign said...

Super cool!!! Every picture is incredible!!

Alice said...

Whoever thought the inside of a kiln could look so lovely?! The glazes are just beautiful--especially the aqua color. Thanks so much for sharing!

Kelli said...

oooooooooooooh~~~ Mary Ann!! I must have some of those beautiful chestnut brown ones!!! I haven't seen that color !!! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Artisan Beads Plus said...

Somehow....I knew you would like that color. It's the Tully clay! I looked at them and thought....Whoa.....these are REALLY rustic! I think I know who would LOVE them!

Judy said...

Great colors! I love the beads, I bet they make the nicest sound rolling around in your hands.

Unknown said...

Everything is gorgeous, TFS!

Mary Harding said...

Fabulous colors. Love seeing the pieces still in the kiln. Thanks so much MaryAnn.

Carol Dekle said...

WOW! I am amazed by how HOT it gets in the kiln. The pieces look so beautiful and rustic with earthy colors. Thank you for the great posts!

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