Turned the little Olympic on at 6:30 this morning, trying to candle
it for an hour; but it shut off with that low of a flame, so I had to up
the gas a hair. I have no idea how even it is or isn't since one of the
thermocouples seems to be lagging behind. When I switched them, the
temperature top to bottom reversed, so I guess I'll be firing by the
seat of my pants and cones. I'll know better once Cone 08 starts moving
in a couple of hours.
The WC pressure gauge is not showing any reading either, and giving it a few taps didn't do it either, so this is definitely doing to be an intuitive firing. I guess this little baby didn't like being outdoors all winter with just a tarp cover.
Jim's back was hurting him, so I went in the studio to get my magnetic belt for him (they really work); and when I pulled it off the shelf I couldn't see the little block of wood and another tidbit which came falling down on a couple of mugs on my wheel which were ready for decorating. They are now in the trash. Interesting morning. Hoping for a smoother afternoon and evening.
Time to check the kiln then catch up some snail mail.
The WC pressure gauge is not showing any reading either, and giving it a few taps didn't do it either, so this is definitely doing to be an intuitive firing. I guess this little baby didn't like being outdoors all winter with just a tarp cover.
Jim's back was hurting him, so I went in the studio to get my magnetic belt for him (they really work); and when I pulled it off the shelf I couldn't see the little block of wood and another tidbit which came falling down on a couple of mugs on my wheel which were ready for decorating. They are now in the trash. Interesting morning. Hoping for a smoother afternoon and evening.
Time to check the kiln then catch up some snail mail.
Is your Olympic an updraft?
ReplyDeleteI just love the teapot and platter in the picture at the top of your blog.
Thanks Anne. Yes, it is an updraft.
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