Casts come out of the kiln...

Opening a kiln after it has finished firing is always a little nerve wracking for me. So this morning as I unlcok the lid / door, I kind of hold my breath and mutter some sort of incantation / plea for everything to be alright. Today is a happy day! Everything is fine and some of the detail I was experimenting with has come out nicely. Phew. Now for a session of grinding and polishing.

Urban fantasy mould making

The Canberra glass works had lots of school groups doing the tour today. Always fun to see such enthusiasm from the young ones, and amusing the attitude of indifference from the teens.

Amongst chatting to tours I made another piece and then made moulds. I love seeing the positive and negative space together.