new tiles loaded in the kiln

We believe we have established a new tradition at Ramona Paloma Tile Studios…each time we load an entire kiln with our glazed bisqueware, we shall celebrate and set our next goal with a pint at Lucky Baldwin’s in Sierra Madre. Not a bad practice, I might say.

It is so satisfying to place those precious pieces into the kiln. We almost feel maternal towards them–as if we have nurtured their growth and now they are heading off to college where they put their final gloss on themselves before they step out into the world.

If all goes according to plan, we will be firing this weekend, then opening the kiln by Monday or Tuesday. Look for another blog entry of photos when that happens!