Last night, I was throwing a batch of vases for the next raku firing and making some good progress. The next thing I know the lights are out and nothing in my studio is working. I call out to see if anyone in the house is around (to make sure they didn't turn off the lights) and no one comes. It is pitch black in the basement with no moonlight able to shine in and I am sitting there- my hands covered in clay wondering what to do next.
Then a light comes shining down the stairs- the power has gone out! Not really a big deal, except I can't finish my work and...THE KILN IS FIRING!!!! But not much I can do about it with no power. I did the math and figured the kiln probably got somewhere around 1700 degrees, so that would be fine to bisque the ponies. Good thing it wasn't a glaze- let alone crystals!
Opening up the kiln today, the ponies were all fine and I think they will be good for a raku. The remaining horses are in there now, finishing up their spa treatment. Hopefully we will keep the power for a little longer...
I ended up getting more vases finished today and some ornaments thrown, but they won't be fired in this raku. I will probably have to do one next week (assuming the weather is nice). But I have to get these horses done tomorrow so they can make it out to the world. Stay tuned for tomorrow- I will have raku pics and maybe even a video. Til then, have a great night!
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