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Today’s kiln opening before and after. I’m thrilled to have these guys going into my shop when I re-open later this month! Just look at how gorgeous that @maycocolors Blue Grotto glaze is😍 This is one thing checked off my shop opening list✅ Much more to do! Not to mention a couple other things I’d like to play with before. I’m tying to get my hands on some specific glazes that have been hard to find. Anyone else having supply issues?? It seems the handful of things I have my heart set on have been out of stock forever! Slowly chugging along, I’ve been battling with pets and a child who think sleep is for the weak. Call me weak because man could I use a nap! Fighting tiredness, I don’t want to mess things up that will just make everything harder. Am I even making sense? I can barely tell. Guess I need another coffee☕️ #kilnopening #kilnfiring #firingbeforeandafter #kilnbefore #kilnafter #glazekiln #ceramic #pottery #ceramicsofinstagram #potteryofinstagram #moonburncreations #etsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #etsysmallbusiness #handmade #handmadeceramics #handmadepottery #humpbackwhale #sealife #oceanlover #wildlifelover #oceanlife (at Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeVE58LRrb/?utm_medium=tumblr

A before and after of my kiln firing yesterday. Had to get these glaze tests done and was pleasantly surprised by the results. I thought the red clay body may affect the underglaze I plan to use, but it did not. One test was on bisque-ware, the other two greenware. Some had a white underglaze base, there doesn't seem to be a difference in shade or intensity whether directly on the clay or on the white. Good news for underglazes! However, this has made me realize I REALLY need to do test tiles for ALL my glazes on the red clay.... Insert GIANT sigh here. Test tiles are SO boring for me. Plus, I have a ton already that need proper organization, also boring.🤣 #kilnfiring #kilnload #kilnopening #kiln #kilnbefore #kilnafter #bisquefiring #testtiles #velvetunderglaze #iambrent #howiamaco https://www.instagram.com/p/CWyFtq4LvvW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Before and after of yesterday's kiln. Not a lot of pieces, but I was too impatient to see some of these fired. There are some new combos in here and I was playing with some ideas. Overall, I was pleased with the outcomes! Now to add findings to the jewelry. I also have to figure out the giveaway details. Hope everyone enjoys their day! Lots to do! #kilnfiring #kilnload #kiln #kilnbefore #kilnafter #glazefiring #moonburncreations #ceramicleaves #pottery #ceramicart #handmade #handmadepottery #leafjewelry #handmadegift #leafdish #trinketdish #wips https://www.instagram.com/p/CWI2UOyrGpZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today and tomorrow are my last kiln shots for now I swear!! At least I hope!! This is my last firing before my shop update. Had a couple unexpected re-fires and my last crystal stragglers to fire a clear glaze on. Also, threw some stuff in to bisque too. Those are a whole new project😉. Tomorrow will start my photographing blitz. Whatever is successful from this kiln load will go with some other pieces to be photographed for the listings. Then it's on to making the listings. This update will have 4 TOTALLY NEW item drops, and the date is still TBA. I'm thinking next week? IF all gets done. #kilnfiring #kilnload #kiln #kilnbefore #bisquefiring #glazefiring #crystalmoons #moonburncreations #ceramicart #etsyshop #newitems #ceramics #pottery #handmade #potteryofinstagram #ceramicsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-Jxk6gKbG/?utm_medium=tumblr

Please pray to the kiln gods for me today!! A. Hoping the one moon won't drip. B. Hoping the crystal moons survive. Because they're AWESOME. C. Hoping my touch-ups on a few pieces work! D. Hoping that top yellow moon stays put this time!! I threw some pieces in to bisque because I didn't really have enough glaze or green ware pieces to do separate firings. I'm trying to fill this tiny kiln each time I fire! I also think I will have one or maybe two more glaze firings before the update. Possibly all this week? Then photo shoot time! #kilnfiring #kilnload #kiln #kilnbefore #bisquefiring #glazefiring #crystalmoons #praytothekilngods #moonburncreations https://www.instagram.com/p/CU2ZZqegYKD/?utm_medium=tumblr

So much going into the kiln this morning! Some green ware that's been floating around forever and the moons I made this week. They're getting their bisque on, next up will be glazing it all! I'm also prepping some stock for winter. The leaves need to be formed before I lose my supply! #kilnfiring #kilnload #kiln #kilnbefore #bisquefiring #leafpottery #leafdish #moonburncreations #ceramicplate #ceramictray #potterymoon #claywip #wip #pendants https://www.instagram.com/p/CUSe6PIAbl5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Kiln load of glazed pieces getting hot today🔥🔥🔥 One tiny test tile in there too! If it's a success the technique will go on my last larger leaf tray of the season. These will be part of my fall line, which will hopefully go live in my shop in the next few weeks! #kilnfiring #kilnload #kiln #kilnbefore #leafpottery #leafdish #moonburncreations #soapdish #bathroomdecor #ceramics #pottery #ceramicsofinstagram #potteryofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CT15X1aLu5L/?utm_medium=tumblr

Please pray to the kiln and clay gods for me! This is my first time bisque firing such large pieces AND ones with feet attached.😰 Not sure how this placement will go, but the dinner plates took up almost ALL the kiln shelf. I'm hoping they don't warp...or explode. Also, didn't realize I decided to attempt this sketchy set up on Friday the 13th😱 C'mon kiln and clay gods! #kiln #kilnbefore #kilnfiring #bisquefiring #moonburncreations #leafdish #leafpottery #ceramics #ceramicsofinstagram #pottery #potteryofinstagram #ceramicplates https://www.instagram.com/p/CShTlkJAw_T/?utm_medium=tumblr