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And so the cycle starts again. The hints of beauty

And so the cycle starts again. The hints of beauty from my last few firings nudge the work forward. I am making these canvasses for the fire and glaze. It’s an equal creative application between these 3 processes

In the natural light the movement in this glaze co

In the natural light the movement in this glaze combination is mesmerising. It’s good indoors but outside there’s a whole new depth to it, so interesting it makes such a difference. With thanks to @oxfordkilns for the project.

Opened tonight from firing on the weekend at @oxfo

Opened tonight from firing on the weekend at @oxfordkilns with @neilhotchin and @fireformed2020 great to have @robinwaldenceramics and @toby1duncan and @wild.gorse.pottery at the opening. Photos are a mix of potters work. Overall a good result, high temps (too hot for a few) and some blushes of ash, a few absolutely stunning pieces but beauty is in the eye of the beholder - look out for posts of the participating potters. Well done Ollie Shield on the plates - top job, well made pieces 💫

Early start lighting at 5am at @oxfordkilns firing

Early start lighting at 5am at @oxfordkilns firing with @neilhotchin and @fireformed2020 thanks to both for a big effort getting things stacked and the stoking today. 1300 at midday and closed at 4pm. Wytham woods are alive with birds and insects, a beautiful place to spend the hours 💫

Camping, flame, smoke, fire 🔥

Camping, flame, smoke, fire 🔥

Stacking today and firing tomorrow at @oxfordkilns

Stacking today and firing tomorrow at @oxfordkilns it might be dramatic as thunderstorms are due. We need the rain and they will go by tomorrow when the pots get their bath of flame. Cup is this magical combination of nuka over tenmoku - wood fired

Nuka over tenmoku, wood fired with @oxfordkilns. T

Nuka over tenmoku, wood fired with @oxfordkilns. The blue and the translucency the wood fired atmosphere brings is unparalleled. Thanks to @robinwaldenceramics and @imogen_charleston_ceramics for a successful firing. This will be with me @celebratingceramics 11-13 July Imogen is also exhibiting at this show. Come and visit. I have a discount code for tickets if you nudge me.

Excellent firing with @imogen_charleston_ceramics

Excellent firing with @imogen_charleston_ceramics and @robinwaldenceramics at @oxfordkilns a beautiful woodland space 💫

Flames tomorrow 🔥 this is a blend of pots from

Flames tomorrow 🔥 this is a blend of pots from @robinwaldenceramics @imogen_charleston_ceramics and @shieldstudiopottery a lovely day with the team reunited. Firing at @oxfordkilns with thanks to @robinwilsonartist

Preparations for wood fire this weekend thanks to

Preparations for wood fire this weekend thanks to the amazing project championed by @oxfordkilns Pots all wadded tonight and the decisions on glaze all made. I’m firing with @robinwaldenceramics and @imogen_charleston_ceramics this weekend and @neilhotchin and @fireformed2020 next weekend. Pots making the cut will be with me at @celebratingceramics 11-13 July. Tomorrow is wood logistics, Sat morning the same, stacking in the afternoon, and flames from early Sunday. Looking forward to the calm of Wytham Woods and the network of potters and interesting people about the kiln site. The anticipation of wood fire is fabulous, the teamwork and fun in the process, and the thoughts of the potential results a great motivation. Good times ahead

6 jar show stopper for @celebratingceramics in Jul

6 jar show stopper for @celebratingceramics in July, come and visit. These are #jarrealacorde made with coils around a wooden armature and a rope wrap, which is designed to be removed during the drying stage. Reduction fired in my own gas kiln design to 1300. Shino layered glaze with inclusions from an iron rich rock from the Pyrenees. Individually they are striking, together the have a presence. Excited to hear what people think of them at the show. See you there? @waterperrygardens

Nuka over tenmoku - might be hooked on this for a

Nuka over tenmoku - might be hooked on this for a while. Really love the results 💫🔥this glaze test is marked with a tiny cockle shell rather than my ‘Shield’ seal

Steam rises from the kiln as write this. It’s an

Steam rises from the kiln as write this. It’s an early start. Another large #jarrealacorde braves the flames and one destined for @celebratingceramics 11-13 July. See second photo for the finished jars patiently waiting for their moment seated on freshly painted plinths on the lawns of @waterperrygardens I hope to see you there and am excited about the showstopper I have planned 💫

Dreaming of wood fire at the end of the month with

Dreaming of wood fire at the end of the month with @oxfordkilns

Well, they don’t make drip trays that catch all

Well, they don’t make drip trays that catch all the bits - take that studio 😅

Lovely dry day to speed the process along 💫

Lovely dry day to speed the process along 💫

Almost done on this journey. Goal was 6 by end of

Almost done on this journey. Goal was 6 by end of March. I’ve made 11, 3 failures, 5 all the way through, 1 at bisque, one leather and one on the wheel. So excited to see the end in sight. Sooo much effort to get here - well worth it tho. Finished photos to follow on completion #jarrealacorde

Good times with my lad on the coils- thanks Ollie.

Good times with my lad on the coils- thanks Ollie. Chalking up another build for @celebratingceramics These will only be available at the show in July 💫😎

So excited about these large #jarrealacorde pieces

So excited about these large #jarrealacorde pieces. Now 5 through the whole process. Same technique, same glaze, variation in finish due to texture, firing technique, and glaze application. Destined for exhibition with @celebratingceramics 11-13 July where these will be my showstopper - you will find them nowhere else. #jarrealacorde #celebratingceramics #somethingnew

I woke about 04:30 and soooo wanted to light the k

I woke about 04:30 and soooo wanted to light the kiln but resisted the temptation which may have woken the family. In the end I held out until 05:45. I love the v early morning, nobody is about, stars are out, it’s a time for contemplation. Started at 05:45 and completed at 16:00 with cone 10 down at the very back. Cone 10 at the front well down maybe an hr before the back - so interesting that 24 inches can impart such a difference. Glaze is shino, layered up and with some of the clay body showing. Some of legendary @robinwaldenceramics ‘potters gold’ sprinkled into the wet clay. Cooling now. It is done. 🔥💫

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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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