Category Archives: Design

Virtual Orchid Tour– see how I get inspired

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Kira Call Ceramics

I’ve been doing some brain storming regarding my surface decoration. Tonight, I decided to go on a random meander online just typing in simple keywords, starting with “orchid”.   The search came up with about 6 sub-categories. I clicked on … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 18, 2014 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Hello 🙂 I’ve been staying busy. I’ve fired a few kilns since I last wrote. Don’t worry, I still work with bright colors that kick ceramics in the teeth with their vibrancy, but I really wanted to try the … Continue reading →

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Silhouette in Smoke

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Kira Call Ceramics

It has been a HELL of a long time since I’ve bothered to post anything, and I am (pretty) sorry about that. I really am. BUT– You know what they say, guess I’ve been too busy living life instead of … Continue reading →

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On a Roll! ;)

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Kira Call Ceramics

  So, the photo is of a drawing of my “Haworthia concept”, new decoration designs based on the plant genus: Haworthia. The leaves have cool texture. Also in the photo is a spoon that I decorated today as kind of … Continue reading →

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Autobiography in Craft- Part 2

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

In my first semester of college, I wasn’t taking art classes yet, and I was unemployed—so I was utterly bored. I knitted a large afghan, and also came up with an idea after looking in the pantry at the large … Continue reading →

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My Autobiography in Craft- Part 1.

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

For me, craft has always been about the process. Since I was young I’ve been drawn to learning the process in which things around me are made. I used to make paper sculptures, like giraffes and dolls, and even a … Continue reading →

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Recooperating and Exploding with Ideas

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Yes, the sale is over. Three days of waiting and hoping for work to sell– I put in a lot of effort for the sale. Day 1: make brownies and wear a nice dress/hair/earrings, make playlist on iPod especially … Continue reading →

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This is why I create what I create!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    Above is a photo of one of my favorite teapots in my new body of work. Why is it my favorite? Because it turned out even BETTER than I was hoping for. The glaze has amazing depth and … Continue reading →

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I think… I’ve got the blue glaze I want :)

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    I loaded a kiln on Friday night, fired for 9 hours and 25 minutes on Saturday, unloaded Sunday afternoon, and got the most exciting glaze results I’ve had in a while. I was literally jumping with joy while … Continue reading →

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Color tile testing– I think I’ve got what I want!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    So, I drew up my color tiles instead of making tiles and painting underglaze, doing inlay, waxing, and glazing them… I saved a bunch of time. My justification: it’s like choosing wallpaper. This isn’t a shortcut just to … Continue reading →

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