Since the opening of sfclayworks last November we have celebrated many “firsts”-first pot made in the studio, first bisque, and first class. This past weekend at sfcw we celebrated our first high temperature glaze firing in our new gas reduction kiln. Of all the ground breaking events around here at sfcw, this is the final piece of the puzzle that really makes us feel like we have established our new home.

We are happy to report we reached cone 9+ in about 10 hours.

It will be a nail biting couple of days waiting to see the results, and Tuesday I can give a full update on sfcw first reduction firing.

Here are a few shots from the firing day, and Tuesday I will update with photos of some work.

 

Tuesday,  April 24, 2012 

We opened the kiln today and peeked inside to find out the results of our first high firing. Overall the work looked good, though we think next time we might need a bit more early reduction to enhance the clay body colors. Here are a some shots of work from the kiln.