First Day Back

Work As Normal

   Today we were back to normal, the kiln was on and flames were flickering, it was work as normal here in the barn. I told Yvonne to stay off for a few more days but she wanted to make some new sets for her ebay shop and I was making focals all day, I must admit it was nice to get back to my torch.
   A milder day here in the fens and no wind which makes a change, all we need now is some nice fresh snow and I'll be a happy old bead maker.
   Yesterday I made a few Sake cups in the clay room which was fun and they look quite good, I made a single larger jar to pour the sake from today so they will make a nice little set. It's fun trying all the new ideas out and along with throwing pots and bowls my evenings will be busy this week. As I mentions before I want to list a good selection of ceramics in my etsy shop next week including a few more unusual pieces, I have more beads to list and I'm told I need to start listing the many pendants I've made. I guess I can't just hoard away those pendants I'm not sure about like I do my beads,plus any cash from their sales will help make that electric potters wheel dream come true, even if it will be later in the new year, tho the thought of having a good wheel might mean even more evenings spent in the clay room, god how will I get all other jobs done !
   I guess dreams like that help us all get through rough times and it gives up all something nice to look forward to, In my case it will also save me kicking that bloody peddle for hours while I try throwing the pots haha ! When I think of how hard potters of the past must have worked it makes you realise just how lucky we are today to even have the option of an electric wheel.
   So it's with dreams in my head I leave to enjoy cold meat and pickles, a real treat after that filling roast of yesterday, enjoy your evening.