July 12, 2012

  • Pottery by Candlelight

     

     

     

     Our power was out for about five hours today.  I had to trim some pieces I'd made a few days ago and pull some handles for cups so I lit the candles and went to work.  For water (when we don't have power we don't have water since we are on a well) I put a bucket out in the rain and gathered water.  It was actually quite peaceful working by candlelight.  Since I have a kick wheel I can use it without power (I have a motor on it for when I want to save my leg).  The cats curled up on my shelves and watched me.  Perhaps I need to name my studio Candlelight Clay.  I really don't have a name for it, hmmmmm.... it's a thought.

     

    I'll have to take some candlelight pictures without the giffin grip (what is holding the pot on the wheel for trimming).

    Mindy has claimed this shelf for her own while Mork has decided he is a potter and every time I get up he takes my place at the wheel.  Unless he's exploring my cabinets and choosing glaze.

    It has stopped raining.... after eight hours and about eight inches.  The highway is closed from Spring Creek flooding and the road into town is covered with about ten inches of water.  I think I'll go back to the pottery.