Post #630094 by danlovestikis on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 9:11 AM

Atomic Tiki Punk you got it. That is exactly what I'm aiming for. I want them to have as much of the feeling as the menu.

LoriLovesTiki tomorrow morning the kiln opens up. That's my favorite part.

WestADad I only had that bowl long enough for photos before it disappeared into Dan's tiki jungle room. I'm so happy everyone liked it.

BeachBumz you are so good at glazing I really appreciate your thumbs up and Aloha.

Progress Report:

We started the day by loading the kiln with the glaze tests and some bowls that needed more glaze. The bottle may say three coats but how thick those coats come off the brush makes a huge difference

The few mugs that has enamel added, such as the red sombrero band were baked in the oven.

We brought all of the Zombie Torch mugs into the kitchen.

My job was to pour in the glaze.

Then Dan would vigorously shake the mug in every direction to make sure the entire insides were covered and that there were no air pockets.

Next mug filled.

More shaking.

My other job was to empty the mug while...

Dan's shaking the next filled one.

Another of my steps was to wipe the top leaving glaze in the indented part.

Dan keeps going and he is very entertaining.

I also turn these upside down to drain more and then I wipe the tops a second time and leave the mug upright.

Dan continues to shake the filled mugs...

and shake...

and shake...

and shake...

until we had all 30 mugs glazed inside and drying.

Now the baked mugs are done. Dan found more energy to box for shipping the mugs for zerostreet and Professor G.

These two boxes have shipped! I'd love a photo of the mug with the owner or where its displayed, Please, Please. Cheers, Wendy

Dan's motto Shake Mop and Roll

[ Edited by: danlovestikis 2012-03-26 09:21 ]