Bisque Started 9/30/13

I loaded a bisque Sunday afternoon (slow bisque with a two-hour preheat).  I was able to fit everything in except for some of Deb's pieces that were still a bit wet (although one was ready to go in). Should be ready to unload on Tuesday. 

If y'all glaze some of these pieces this week, I should be able to load a glaze kiln next Sunday.

Pig Party!

I started a Cone 6 glaze kiln today around 4:30. 

Let me tell you, there was a pig party happening on every shelf.  I hope they don't cause to much trouble in there with their loud music and dancing!

New Greenware Measuring Device is in the Studio

Here's what it looks like!  To measure your greenware piece, place it in the corner of the box (thanks to Solveig for providing the illustrative bowl).

In a nutshell, measure all three dimensions (height, width, and depth).  You may round up or round down, depending on how close the dimension is to the inch measurement marks.  Then, multiply together and multiply that product by .03 cents.

You'll need to place a slip inside your piece with your name, a short descriptor of the piece (this could be "medium bowl with double rim"), the date you placed it on the shelf, and the dimensions.  The Art Center will bill you at the end of the month.

Tommye asked that the new policy start this September.  So, anything placed on the "to be bisqued shelf" from now on needs to have a slip in it.  Previously fired works (that are waiting to be glazed in the bisque stage) and works currently on the shelf are "grandfathered" and you won't be charged for them.

Here's some more photos that give close-ups of the measuring process: