Posted on April 2, 2015 by claytonhill
I said goodbye to a great man this week. Garner, my Sunday-school teacher passed. While I am happy for him, as he lived a full life and his body just couldn’t keep up with his amazing mind anymore … I am sad for all of us that he left behind. He could dissect, rebuild and …
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Posted on September 26, 2013 by claytonhill
Dog-gone, but it’s hot in the studio tonight. I’m not complaining, really. All three kilns hitting 1300-1700 degrees will do that. In the meantime, while shedding excess water weight, I’m working on some cabs with decals, while my kiln programs are running. (Can’t wait to open them tomorrow and see how everything faired!) I …
Posted on August 15, 2013 by claytonhill
Who shot the peacock?!? Dammitall! Turns out, IF you read the actual CPI tutorial for the plate, there is a small, significant tip regarding firing: “If the posts are too far under the tile, they will cause uneven heat to that area. Elevating the mold helps to heat the glass more evenly and helps to …
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Posted on June 21, 2013 by claytonhill
Must have been tired yesterday when I was playing in the studio … I pulled my latest Welcome Yoda sign out and was initially pleased! Here are both irid signs: And then, as I was trying to catch the irid-flash on the (more square) Yoda, I finally realized why I couldn’t see it … It’s …
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Posted on June 20, 2013 by claytonhill
but – still being productive. After seven phone calls, I have the next doctor’s appointment set, this time with an academic dermatologist (yeah, I didn’t realize there are different types either) … I see him in 6 weeks. Lordy, here’s hoping everything stays stable and the fever stays at bay. As a healthcare worker – …
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Posted on May 28, 2013 by claytonhill
Lesson learned the hard way! DOH!!! I have five failed platters in my kiln … So much went wrong – splintering, bubbling, over-firing. Shoot, what a mess! I feel like a newbie. I thought my kiln and I had a better understanding of each other. So, I’ll try again – this time without the conservative, …
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Posted on June 7, 2012 by claytonhill
Spent the afternoon putting together a ‘lil scrapbook … all dye-sub style. We have yet another Doc leaving us, and I needed to let her know she’ll be missed greatly! Yesterday I was cruising along pretty well with putting together my mosaic load … a couple of rose plates: And an iridescent patriotic night light …
Posted on December 13, 2010 by claytonhill
As an ER nurse, I don’t do ‘in limbo’ very well … but here I am … waiting for my part to come from the kiln company. I called last week – customer service was great! Very customer-friendly, and she assured me she’d get the part out to me right away. (If you ever find …