Liking unconventional tools is practically a prerequisite to this community, though, isn’t it? My favorite tools are a rubber ball, a scrubby sponge that I tore apart, a massage roller thingy from a dollar store, and a pencil. I was thinking you might have used an unbent paperclip, but the toothpick is so much simpler.
I loooove these and I’m SO glad I snagged one no the C-ster Garage Sale!! Thank you sooo much 
They are so magnificent and mindbogglingly tiny!!
These are sooooo dannnnnnng cooooool!
I soo love it!
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wonderful work
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Thanks so much! 🩵
These are very cute! A couple of questions I had - so these are glazed - did you also glaze the bird masks or were those painted after firing?
Also can you recommend an entry level electrical kiln by chance?
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Thanks!
The bird maskswere all glazed a little differently (most of them on their eyes), but none of them have their entire surface glazed. The color is mostly underglaze on greenware and/or bisque.
I don’t think I’m the right person to ask about kilns, but if you’re looking for something at home, it might b helpful to get the specs for a few kilns you’re looking at and consult an electrician before purchasing one. (In my experience, it’s sometimes easier to get an existing 240v hookup to work better than some of the kilns being sold as “household current” due to required amperage, etc . But I am definitely not qualified to make electrical recommendations! If there’s a community studio near you, you can always see about firing with them to figure out what you like and/or are looking for.
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Thank you, that’s very helpful! Yeah I did some ceramics stuff back in the day but it was through an existing workshop ;(
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Ceramics can be tricky to get started on your own, just because all the different materials, etc. needed, so if there’s a place where you’re able to take a class or do some sort of community work-share thing, it can definitely help, since you might have access to things like more glazes, as well as a network of people with knowledge.
I mostly fire at a community studio because I like having access to a gas reduction kiln (and also our home electricity can be a little bit sketchy, haha) and I also like the people there!
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I would def welcome the opportunity to talk to and learn from local people, but I haven’t been able to find a suitable shop near me… yeah all the glazes and stuff gets fiddlesome to get/maintain — similar thing with metal smithing/jewelry things. You always seem to need more than what you have heh
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So… I picked up a kiln today and it’s currently in my truck bed because I can’t unload it by myself lol
One of these Cress C-models. It’s old but works and I got it for $300. I will now have to spend that much again to add a 220V outlet but am very excited for it 
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Nice! Good luck with everything!
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