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Throwing session in earnest- I’m way behind sche

Throwing session in earnest- I’m way behind schedule for wood fire early June and a minor (I hope) op nxt week could pause progress 🙈. Spot the tiny human in photo 3, this is Ollie Shield and is a bit of a legend with the mud already - he was on a bowls mission today 💫

Tiny #guinomi with an unusual satin surface delive

Tiny #guinomi with an unusual satin surface delivered by wood ash / spar / TiO2 alone. Wood fired with @oxforduniversitykilns using the magic of the Fast Fire kilns 🔥💫

The elegance of simplicity. #shinoglaze on ES5 wit

The elegance of simplicity. #shinoglaze on ES5 with ash glaze brush strokes and an iron rich ore sprinkled into the wet glaze. Wood fired with Fast Fire kilns from @oxforduniversitykilns

#shino #sodaash #camelias and spring, a new beginn

#shino #sodaash #camelias and spring, a new beginning for the best clay year to come 🔥

Simple Leach celadon in the complex atmosphere of

Simple Leach celadon in the complex atmosphere of wood fire. Very pleased with the results

Incised #guinomi wood fired with @oxforduniversity

Incised #guinomi wood fired with @oxforduniversitykilns firing crew @robinwaldenceramics and @imogen_charleston_ceramics

Tiny #guinomi glazed with shino and iron dusting.

Tiny #guinomi glazed with shino and iron dusting. Fired at @oxforduniversitykilns with @robinwaldenceramics and @imogen_charleston_ceramics

#guinomi from @oxforduniversitykilns fast fire kil

#guinomi from @oxforduniversitykilns fast fire kilns, unloaded yesterday. Silky satin finish on this simple ash and titanium based glaze that is so reactive to clay, thickness, temperature and atmosphere. Photos inside the kiln built by Svend right next to the fast fires 🔥 #woodfiredceramics #oxforduniversitykilns

Kiln opening today, very pleased with the results.

Kiln opening today, very pleased with the results. Many lovely pieces to look though over the next few days. @oxforduniversitykilns @robinwaldenceramics @imogen_charleston_ceramics #guinomifest #woodfiredceramics #kilnopening #guinomi

Brilliant time with @robinwaldenceramics and @imog

Brilliant time with @robinwaldenceramics and @imogen_charleston_ceramics firing with @oxforduniversitykilns thanks to @robin.a.wilson . These are fast firings and can easily be achieved in a Sat loading - firing Sunday weekend event. About 1-1.5m cubed of wood for both, no drama, reliable climbs and such a beautiful, peaceful setting. Pulled one at temp, clearly wood ash melt on the fire side 💫 a sign of things to come. Opening next weekend 🤩

Withdrawn at 1290 to test the melt 💫 firing wit

Withdrawn at 1290 to test the melt 💫 firing with @robinwaldenceramics and @imogen_charleston_ceramics missing @neilhotchin with thanks to @robin.a.wilson and @oxforduniversitykilns #oxfordshirecraftguild

Kiln build today with @robinwaldenceramics who has

Kiln build today with @robinwaldenceramics who has moved my design on a bit with a fibre board ceiling and rope seal. Completed in about 5 hours although a fair bit of planning to get to this stage. For me this is kiln build no 4 so some experience to draw from, each time it gets better, and easier. Well almost completed, a few bricks short, one more course to finish it. Plans available on shieldstudiopottery.com and I’ll answer Qs on Insta if you have them. I’ll write up these new mods and upload new plans on the site in the near future. Quite a number of this design has been built around the world now 💫 . Thanks to @oxwelduk for the steels - top job

#kilnbuilding #oxfordshirecraftguild #oxweld

Enjoying @tkjpots clay and will see how it perform

Enjoying @tkjpots clay and will see how it performs in wood fire at the end of the month - watch this space. Totally in love with how it throws and the marks you get with a trimming tool - very different to what I normally use. #guinomifest

Shadows indulge the opulence of texture. Think thi

Shadows indulge the opulence of texture. Think thick cream, melted cheese, ice cream, chocolate fondue 💫

When the pack leaves you 5mm from the top it feels

When the pack leaves you 5mm from the top it feels like the stars align and the process is willing you forward 🙏

When they are at *exactly* the right stage to turn

When they are at *exactly* the right stage to turn it’s a totally different experience, and outcome. 🤩

Super thin braided wire is ideal for minimal drag

Super thin braided wire is ideal for minimal drag when drawn through clay, especially if you are faceting wet pieces on the wheel. You can also use this instead of a pin to cut off a wobble. Pic one - done, 2: seasoned hazel sticks, 3: chopped to length, 4: sand the ends, 5: drill, 6: get your wire and crimps ready, 7: thread through, 8: don’t forget to get a crimp on, 9: crimp tight - super tight, 10: celebrate with stollen 😋

Loving the mess and splatter that raw creativity b

Loving the mess and splatter that raw creativity brings. Life can be so neat and tidy - clay never fails to liberate. Emergency batt required for large charger ~45cm diameter, had to get the jigsaw out and convince the board into a circle. I wanted a big charger and as @sleachpots will tell you it takes more clay than you expect, mental note: big chargers need big batts!

A mono moment in the pottery. Clay is a beautiful

A mono moment in the pottery. Clay is a beautiful thing. Energised by the new year and the opportunities ahead, it’s going to be the best clay year yet, no forcing things - it’s just going to be the best - I’ve got that feeling. HNY people x

The soul needs big pots. Made in two and a bit of

The soul needs big pots. Made in two and a bit of heat to stiffen things up. Found out today I’m accepted for @celebratingceramics in July. There’s a big discount on the tickets until the end of Jan. DM me if you want the specifics and I’ll send the promo email onto you 💫

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Iain Shield

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

07818 430173

Iain@ShieldStudioPottery.com

Shield Studio Pottery would love to hear from you! We often attend local art events and Art Weeks when it’s on. You might find us firing local anagama kilns, or sourcing local clay. If you cant find us out and about we are probably on the wheel!

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