Category Archives: Science

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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Hey, all– here are a few new ideas out of my studio!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  I’m continuing the aloe surface design, because it seems to be successful. The form design, however, is brand new! Lately I have been making a lot of lattes and cappuccinos at home, so I decided it would be a … Continue reading →

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15 Days Left in Lismore– I might be getting attached

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    Ok, so it has been a long time in the making, but I think I finally almost feel comfortable here. Yes, a car and a job and maybe an off-college living situation would make me even more comfortable, … Continue reading →

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Grevillea Flowers and Cheeky Dragons

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

I am going to miss print making. I don’t know if I will be able to do it when I get back to the states unless I enroll in the class. This is my Grevillea flower copper plate printed in … Continue reading →

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Sharpening my colored pencil drawing skills– Orchid Study

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Ahh, the perfect photo subject reference– an orange Phalaenopsis orchid. Until this, I have not drawn an orchid using a photo reference in detail on paper. This is my first real paper study of a phalaenopsis orchid. I did … Continue reading →

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Baking bread– trying to make Oz home.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Okay, so Australia is beautiful. So beautiful. Especially in the Northern Rivers region where I’m at. I was hoping to go up to Coolangatta this weekend… but plans didn’t end up working out. I have three friends who are … Continue reading →

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Lismore River Walk– a printmaking adventure

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Okay, there is a reason for the repeated photo of this dirty plant. Today for print making class, we were told to meet up at a park by the river downtown, so I hitched a ride to meet my … Continue reading →

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Motivation, Innovation, Creation! Printing on Clay

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  I had a genius idea in the studio the other day. Why not try printing one of my lino blocks– but instead of using ink and paper, why not use underglaze and clay? So I did. And the photo … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by beauty

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

Ok, so my surroundings are beautiful here in Lismore, Australia. There are strangely beautiful plants that flower on their own leaves and the trees are lemon or cinnamon-scented. There are funny birds walking around with brightly colored heads and huge … Continue reading →

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Gaining confidence in the Studio– IN AUSTRALIA!!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    So, I do believe that I said I would kick some ass in the studio. I made good on my promise 🙂 Here is a quick snapshot of a couple of ceramic pieces– I have a few more … Continue reading →

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