My beautiful kiln is finally home. To me, it's like someone important just arrived. Someone that will stay forever in order to make a great difference in my life. I decided to name him Rojo (red) because of the color of his digital control panel. The photo above shows you how I see him with my eyes. And picture below shows you how I see him with my heart :)
This is the first time that I own a ceramic kiln. Rojo and I still need to get to know each other. But I already know that we're going to get along very well. What an amazing thing this is to me! Rojo is a high temperature buddy, so I will be able to fire porcelain in it, which is one of my favorite materials ever.
Tomorrow the electrician will be installing a special outlet for my friend and then I will be ready for a test. Once the kids go back to school I will start creating concrete pieces. But because ceramic work requires time to dry etc. I will be busy with other materials as well. Each material has a special charm. I love them all!
Happy New Year!!
Elsita :)
Congratulations! How great -- your own personal Rojo. What type of kiln is Rojo?
Posted by: christine Panushka | December 30, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Thank you Christine!
Rojo is a cone 8 kiln. The brand is Skutt.
:)
Posted by: Elsita :) | December 30, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Wonderful news! Can't wait to see what magic you & Rojo make together!
Posted by: Curious Art | December 30, 2010 at 07:56 PM
Your blog is beautiful. I am new (very new) to the blogging world and am in the process of a blog "makeover". Your blog is an inspiration and I only hope I can make mine as much of a statement of who i am. I look forward to reading (and looking at) what you have to share in the future. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Tamara | December 30, 2010 at 07:57 PM
Rojo what a beautiful name for your kiln. Can't wait to see what you two will create together.
Happy New Year for you and your beloved family.
xoxo Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 31, 2010 at 02:35 AM
Hallo Elsa,
nice to have a friend who helps you to know more about materials, how to use them and finaly create the best creation together
Posted by: Monique | December 31, 2010 at 05:50 AM
Que sorpresa el nuevo look del blog!! Estoy deseando ver las piezas que saldran de tu horno nuevo. Feliz Año 2011!!
Un beso
Posted by: Ana Gonzalez | December 31, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Wonderful Elsa! This is SO exciting, I am looking forward seeing what comes out of Rojo in the coming year. Magic, I bet!
Posted by: mama elf | December 31, 2010 at 07:16 AM
i am so excited to see how rojo and you make beautiful things together. I do hope bill won't be too jealous of this hot new companion of yours:) . I do hope one day you will be able to give me some lessons , that is if you are ever willing to share rojo with another friend. Happy new year to you and all of your wonderful family. Please hug and kiss each one for me.
xxoo
margie
Posted by: margie oomen | December 31, 2010 at 07:59 AM
I'm so happy to see Rojo coming into your life, and I love your new blog format, too! Wishing you and your family a happy, creative, and healthy new year. I'll see you right back here!
Posted by: Colleen (bcharmer) | December 31, 2010 at 08:44 AM
It's gorgeous! The real photo and your interpretation ;o)
Can't wait to see what you make in the new year!
Posted by: Wanett | December 31, 2010 at 09:22 AM
I'm excited for you, and hope that you will be possibly selling some of your creations from Rojo????
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | December 31, 2010 at 11:35 AM
So fun! I too have a Skutt kiln. It belonged to my Grandma who passed away almost 2 years ago. Right now it's sitting in the basement covered in storage junk. I'd better dig her out, huh?
Posted by: Wendy | December 31, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Wow what a lovely thing, I can't wait to see your new ceramic creation.
An artist friend recommended me to give porcelain a try and I did, I made few stuff out of it and then as I was busy with other stuff I forgot and left it behind, didn't even tried to find a way to burn them in a kiln, and in some way I thought, that I know nothing about ceramic and it would be too complicated anyway, with all those equipment ceramics work required. When I read your post it make feel like give it another try, thank you for your lovely post, and blog, you have special way to show that things can be simple then they sometimes seem to be.
Posted by: Neta | January 01, 2011 at 02:32 AM
the first was crying because you're not, the second laughing because meet you, third smiling tears because can't have you.
Posted by: hollister clothing | May 13, 2011 at 12:14 AM
It's one I'll remember. It's so inspiring and gives me a new perspective on challenges in life. I will especially remember this line, "As long as I wake up to a new day every morning, no matter what the circumstances are, I am always sure that everything will be alright." Thank you for being so willing to share.
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