Spring Firing

This firing has been the most affected this year from the COVID 19 lockdowns and alert levels. Mainly as I’m not allowed access to my usually wood source until we…

The Long Slow Firing

By that I mean slightly over 13 hours - so not really that long. The point of difference was in the wood, this firing I had about 50% macrocarpa, 30%…

First Firing for 2020

I’ve been waiting for the weather to change, for the endless dry to give in and let come rain through. But at the same time I needed pots fired, so…

A Fast Firing

My last firing on the 9th November was the quickest on record, coming in at 11.5 hours. This was due to the wood all being dry pallet boards with few…

Mid-Winter Firing

This mid-winter firing was a chance for me to roll out the new Barium Blue glaze that I had been testing in the last 2 firings. So I’ve tried it…

Spring Firing

Despite a wet week leading up to the firing and a wood issue that was resolved at the last minute by Laurie, the firing turned out to be very successful.…