The Grind

The lovely weather we've had in Maine this weekend marks the beginning of firing season; but before firing comes shelf-grinding.

I can't say it's my favorite part of making. It's dirty, heavy work, with none of the joy that comes from the creative parts of the making process. Still, dopamine queen that I am, there's a satisfaction to it, looking at the freshly smooth, washed shelves.
And then there's the bisque firing itself! The bisque is the less complex of the two firings that make up the cycle...[read more]