Throwing porcelain – teacher appreciation gifts

I’ve been a little quiet on the blogging front this holiday weekend.  I think it’s because my hubby is off work and we’ve been trying to fit some gardening in between thunder storms, playing games, and just hanging out with friends.  I did manage to get a little throwing in on Thursday – I realized that only a week remained until the last day of school and decided to throw some mugs for teacher appreciation good bye gifts.  I need to attach the handles this morning and then bisque fire tomorrow evening.  Nothing like last minute planning….  I suppose worst case scenario, these don’t get fired and I purchase something.  I tried, I really did.

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Colored porcelain clay

I have also decided to work with some colored porcelain a là Jane Peiser style and dried some slip that I had previously colored with Mason Stains.

Meanwhile, we’ve been making plans for our big trip to Europe this June and spent the early morning looking at apartments for short term rent in Paris.  Hubby and I decided to take a short side trip to Paris during the latter half of our trip to Germany – maybe 4-5 nights max.  Round trip plane tickets from Frankfurt to Paris on Air France are only $113- per person and by getting an apartment for the 3 of us, we’ll save on dining out expenses.  I’ve found some really cool, centrally located pedestrian friendly ones that aren’t terribly expensive – anywhere from 95 – 120 € which I don’t think is terribly bad for Paris.  (The exchange rate is currently $1.39 to 1€.)

Gotta go make some handles,

Cynthia

P.S. We’re going to see the new Star Trek movie today – I’ve heard some positive reviews from friends who’ve seen it.