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I am getting there!!! Very slowly though...

I have took out my last tests from the kiln today and at first I was very disappointed with the results.
It took me good few hours to understand that there may be still faults in my models but I have learnt a lot from my last two firings so I should be happy rather then sad.

I definitely have to make my next pieces a bit thicker as they break very easily.

I have decided to try the same forms in pure porcelain as it looks that when used at good thickness it is light enough and keeps the given shape quite well.

I also got an idea for piece that will collapse in the kiln and I think I have gathered enough informations in my tests to 'control' the fall.

So over all I am pleased with the results. Now please judge them yourselves :




All this pieces worked out quite well, in the future I will need to create more contact between the slabs. 


This one broke when I was taking it from the kiln. It is extremely thin and there were cracks before firing so it was doomed from the beginning.
I was surprised to see this tests surviving and keeping exactly the shape they were given.
I think I will make more of them.
This one was left to move on it's own. I think It's quite nice but way too thin.

That was my biggest disappointment. When I have open the kiln I knew straight away what I've done wrong: I had put it on a side instead of standing up!!! I was furious and couldn't believe how silly I am.
When working with porcelain one have to think all the time! There is no place for automatic moves and routine!!! So next time: Think before you do Aga!!! :)
On the other hand I like the way it looks at the first photo and I already have some ideas for next piece.

All this pieces are made from porcelain and I am very happy with them, especially with the last one.

That's all from this week. It looks like I'm gonna have fun next week so wait for the updates :)

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