#dunting

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so I got a commission a few weeks ago for a vase. I finally got around to it and it came out of the kiln this morning, I brought it home, it was just sitting innocently on my floor next to my dresser and then I hear this sickening crack and I know exactly what it is before I even go investigate but there's still that tiny part that's like 'maybe it's not what I think it is maybe it's ok' I picked up the frickin gorgeous vase and the bottom didn't come with it add that to me starting to assemble a sculpture today with pieces in the wrong place, only realizing after I welded fifteen pieces together and we have my Worst Day in a While 🙃

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Tech Tip Tuesday - "Be cool" and complete the FULL firing cycle

Winter temperatures are upon us here in Kansas.  While we still have not seen snow yet, there are plenty of mornings where I have felt the sudden ‘bite’ of frigid air against my face in the morning on my way into work.  That got me thinking about thermal shock, controlled cooling, and the ‘other half’ of the firing process.  In honor of the onset of cooler temperatures, this month’s Tech Tip…

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