Trophies!

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I've been playing with the idea for a while; I finally made a prototype and mocked it up successfully enough to pitch it to Jug.  Jug organizes the NorCal XC league and provides trophies every year.

When he bit, and ordered 9 trophies I got to work.  Lots of pieces later - each trophy consists of 8 individually crafted pieces - I had this gaggle of paragliders.

The wing, pod, and 'fake rock,' are fired stoneware. They came together well and I had surprisingly few disastrous moments.

The next batch will go much easier and, I expect, will have more consistent results.

I hope everybody likes their trophies!

Tim

Latest Kiln Load 10/2010

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Today I pulled out some good results.  I've been trying to dial in some glazes, and finally worked out some combinations that resulted in a comfortable surface and great complex breaks.

The mugs are Christmas presents and all have a good feel.  I included some lidded vases and tea bowls also.

I had a 1/2 full kiln because I had some ceramic paraglider trophy parts that I needed this week.  The parts are being assembled and I will post photos soon.


Tim

Kiln Load 12/17/09

I just pulled my latest batch of bisque from the kiln. The pieces are now going to be glazed & refired this week. Here is a sampling:


Kiln Load 12/17/09 from Tim O'Neill on Vimeo.

Kiln Load 11/30/09

I'm developing a palette of glazes. These glazes are mostly from the book by Ron Roy called 'Mastering Cone 6 Glazes'. I have 500 lbs. of glaze making materials and felt the need to use it. . .

Kiln Load 11/30/09 from Tim O'Neill on Vimeo.

Glaze fire

Tim

artistic outlets

I haven't been flying my paraglider lately and have, recently reactivated the Clay Studio in my dungeon. Some of my recent work is included in the video clip below. I have a great 10.5 cu.ft. Olympic kiln that just eats up the KWs. . .

Christmas presents will be handmade this year. HO...Ho...Friggin' HO! ;-)



Art is good for the heart and good for the soul.
Tim