Opening the Kiln

Once we have finished firing the kiln, we have a week to catch up on all the pressing tasks we have set aside.

Then the kiln has cooled enough so that we can open it.  Another round of work begins.  

 

First Ken needs to see how the firing went - which spots were cooler or hotter, had little interaction with flame and ash or too much.  

After this analysis, it is time to go over each piece at least twice.  Ken smooths rough spots on the pots, pulls out any that may have a crack or other flaw that means they should not be sold as first quality. He repeats the process to wash and further sand rough spots.

I then go over all the pieces as well and price them.

And we have to pull out all the pottery we made for people who placed orders.  

We will be ready for our show May 5 and 6 here at the studio.