Monday, May 4, 2009

The Invasion Continues




I love to load the top shelf of kiln loads with pieces that will make me smile when I open the kiln post firing. Yesterday's opening was a fun one because I staged my fishies so that they'd be pointing my way when the lid was lifted. These fishies aren't done just yet. I spent last night preparing them for their final embellishment, which is curled wire with beads. They aren't just pretty faces, they can also be used as a small photo holder, just slide the photo into the curled wire and there you go! One fun note about this load of fishies is that the fishy on the far right is already earmarked to go on a very long journey to Australia. Luckily this fishy doesn't have to swim, she's going to be flying.

5 comments:

FetishGhost said...

Your work really makes me smile! Love the bold use of color.

cynthia said...

Cute! I do that too sometimes - ie., load smilers on the top.

Jean Ann said...

Too much fun. Overheard during the firing "Quite heat wave don't you think?"

Anonymous said...

that would be fun to open the kiln and see them

Dancing Dolphin Pottery Studio - Home of Crop Circle Clay - Ceramic Creations by Diana Brower in Ohio USA said...

What a beautiful sight! Your fishes are gorgeous and make me smile!