New Work (Greenware)

Here are pictures of some of the porcelain stuff I've been working on for months. I'm not sure if I've posted them before, but if so here's a second look. I'm still not ready to fire. The kiln shelves need an application of kiln wash and a few pieces still need more drying time.

We had a little snow yesterday making for a cold, gray day. Cold weather puts a damper on my clay work. I can get the air temperature in the mud room to a comfortable level when I'm working but the clay and water stay cold making for stiff hands, and it takes forever for anything to dry.

Winter Weather

We haven't gotten snow yet but it's been cold, and expecting colder still next week. I pulled out this sweatshirt we bought for Tux when she was too sick to stand the cold weather on our travels. It never fit Tux properly and I bought a different one for her, but now it will help Hattie until hers arrives from Amazon. Tomorrow morning we have a nosework fun match and she might need it to stay warm while we're waiting in the cold. She's such a pampered house dog now!

Hattie models a sweatshirt

Hattie's Birthday

Hattie is four years old today! She got a fish burger / fried egg "cake" with a sweet potato candle to share with Tux. They wolfed it down and wanted seconds.

Now getting a little more comfortable with the camera, I think she'll be a top model before long. She has a bit of a street urchin look, don't you think?

We have a nosework fun match this Sunday to raise money for the spring UKC meet where she can earn nosework certifications. Wish us luck!