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Kiln Opening – 18 September 2025

Lidded Tea Bowls

Do you remember my blog post from a few months ago, when I was practicing some new forms that I learned at Po Wen Liu’s workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts ?

I finally got them decorated and fired! And am happy with how good they look–I still need to test to see how well they make tea 🙂

They are wheel thrown porcelain
Food and microwave safe
available to purchase in person only.

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Teacups and a saucer

Wheel thrown, hand carved porcelain teacups.
Food and Microwave safe
available to purchase in person only

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Glaze Experiments

I’m working on a new way to use glaze, sgraffito and texture-here’s a peek at some of the tests I have made so far

Comments

4 responses to “Kiln Opening – 18 September 2025”

  1. Heidy Avatar
    Heidy

    Wow you’re really branching out with those different glaze tests! I love the tea bowls. Amazing work!

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    1. Ken Avatar
      Ken

      Thank you! The two blues are older tests—over white porcelain. I’m excited to finally know what they will do. I’m going to get some test results for STAIN WASHES soon! Can’t wait to see the results. Wish I lived close enough to show up for GLAZE CLUB!

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  2. Kate Cooper Avatar
    Kate Cooper

    Ken I just can’t believe how quickly you have mastered these cups and teapots!!!!!!!! Love the joy and peace – always. But wowzer – I think I remember you saying that the lid is hard to master and you’ve got all of these fun shapes and choices in just a couple of years time. I’m still waiting for the universe to connect you and John Britt – you would have so much fun together. Be well! `Hope to see you soon. ~ K.

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    1. Ken Avatar
      Ken

      Hi there Kate!!!

      A lid is still hard to master–along with all the other components, but with lots of practice and some really good instructors, I have a lot more confidence, and less disappointing kiln openings, lol! One of these days, I’m going to visit the potters in North Carolina, and John is on my list of MUST VIST studios—his videos about glaze chemistry were a breakthrough for me, and I’d love the chance to thank him in person.

      See you soon!
      Ken

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