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Setting myself up for failure– as a challenge to overcome

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Kira Call Ceramics

This photo is of a cup that I pulled out of my cone 10 oxidation firing last week. I loved how it turned out. The only thing wrong was that I think the glaze was a bit too thin for … 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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Graduating Semester Jitters

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Kira Call Ceramics

I’m feeling nervous about starting classes on Monday. I’m gonna have 3 studio classes and an art history class. Its not that I’m whining about 10 credits. It’s that I haven’t finished my grant proposal yet and that I have … 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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Recovering

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

Hello, all. Happy Monday afternoon 🙂 I just spend the weekend being absolutely lazy for once I finished two small drawings, but that’s as productive as I got for the last 3 days. The photo is one of my studio … 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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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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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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