Another slowish day in the studio. I helped glaze a bunch of chopstick rests and found out that the spoons I made the day before.... did not work. This particular spoon style is very particular and must balance in a specific way. After Megumi and I spent many excruciating minutes trying to get them sanded just right so they would balance, we decided to scrap them and make new ones. I did have a few successful ones that we got to keep but it was sad all the other ones didn't work. I did, however! figure out the right way to make them balance and got a new set that work wonderfully.
Tea time is still wonderful and it has been quite full with so many guests at Kasen Studio. Sensei jokes about calling it Hotel Kasen.
I finished the last monkey for Sensei's mom. It was in the cut and reassembled style. I'm so glad she loves them all.
Sensei turned off the kiln and this morning I got to help unload my pieces!!! (pictures to come soon!) I am so excited and can't wait to see the next batch of work. Thank you everyone who has supported and encouraged me to come to Japan! This experience has been wonderful and I know there is still more adventure and growth to come!
Tea time is still wonderful and it has been quite full with so many guests at Kasen Studio. Sensei jokes about calling it Hotel Kasen.
I finished the last monkey for Sensei's mom. It was in the cut and reassembled style. I'm so glad she loves them all.
Sensei turned off the kiln and this morning I got to help unload my pieces!!! (pictures to come soon!) I am so excited and can't wait to see the next batch of work. Thank you everyone who has supported and encouraged me to come to Japan! This experience has been wonderful and I know there is still more adventure and growth to come!