Ravenheart Ceramics
@ravenheartceramics.bsky.social
I'm a primarily hobbyist ceramicist in northern New England. My 🏳️🌈 and political content will probably remain primarily @ianmnoone.bsky.social, but not entirely. May get sweary
The raven, of course, is mine
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The raven, of course, is mine
I'd say the pit firing was a success. Hope the church fair people like them
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I'd say the pit firing was a success. Hope the church fair people like them
Pit firing some figurines for the local Congregational church's annual holiday fair. Despite being godless heathens ourselves, this congregation is 372 years old and the current building is 295 years old so a pretty integral part of our little village community
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Pit firing some figurines for the local Congregational church's annual holiday fair. Despite being godless heathens ourselves, this congregation is 372 years old and the current building is 295 years old so a pretty integral part of our little village community
The local church fair's holiday festival and craft fair is coming up in a few weeks, and even though we're not members, I try to make the occasional contribution. This year I had some free earthenware clay to work with
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The local church fair's holiday festival and craft fair is coming up in a few weeks, and even though we're not members, I try to make the occasional contribution. This year I had some free earthenware clay to work with
There was, sadly, a casualty in transit
October 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
There was, sadly, a casualty in transit
The way this rutile glaze shimmers
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The way this rutile glaze shimmers
My SC wild Creek bank clay survived ∆10, and I could not be more stoked!
October 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My SC wild Creek bank clay survived ∆10, and I could not be more stoked!
Really happy with how this glaze came out in the front stack. Hoping it's consistent through the kiln
October 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Really happy with how this glaze came out in the front stack. Hoping it's consistent through the kiln
Not beating the allegations of being a hot mess
October 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Not beating the allegations of being a hot mess
About to open this baby up and see what we've got
October 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
About to open this baby up and see what we've got
Here for my fourth of four overnight shifts. Temps are holding steady and things are moving along
October 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Here for my fourth of four overnight shifts. Temps are holding steady and things are moving along
Mugs and whisky tumblers and bowls, plus my one wild clay bowl that I'm hoping doesn't melt
September 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Mugs and whisky tumblers and bowls, plus my one wild clay bowl that I'm hoping doesn't melt
The kiln actually cooled enough overnight that I was able to empty it before I got on the road this morning, after all. The only casualty, sadly, was the dog bowl I threw for Petal in 100% wild SC clay. May still glaze okay, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. The rice bowls I did in the same clay turned out great
September 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The kiln actually cooled enough overnight that I was able to empty it before I got on the road this morning, after all. The only casualty, sadly, was the dog bowl I threw for Petal in 100% wild SC clay. May still glaze okay, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. The rice bowls I did in the same clay turned out great
All valves are open now and the highest temp I saw was 783.5°C. Now it's hovering a bit lower and will be going down as the propane runs out, but I think I got about cone 016, which is sufficient for bisque firing. Probably won't be cool enough for glazing before I have to leave tomorrow, though
September 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
All valves are open now and the highest temp I saw was 783.5°C. Now it's hovering a bit lower and will be going down as the propane runs out, but I think I got about cone 016, which is sufficient for bisque firing. Probably won't be cool enough for glazing before I have to leave tomorrow, though
Using this setup with only 20# propane tanks, I've not been able to get things above bisque temps. That's at least adequate to get work ready for the anagama, though
September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Using this setup with only 20# propane tanks, I've not been able to get things above bisque temps. That's at least adequate to get work ready for the anagama, though
Hello, quartz inversion!
September 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hello, quartz inversion!
Now we're cookin' with gas!
September 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Now we're cookin' with gas!
Today was the last work day at the anagama before loading starts next weekend. Since I'm away for work all this coming week, I need to try to bisque fire tomorrow, so I put my whisky tumblers in a low oven (mine heats as low as 170°F/77°C) before I left. Hopefully there won't be any disasters
September 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Today was the last work day at the anagama before loading starts next weekend. Since I'm away for work all this coming week, I need to try to bisque fire tomorrow, so I put my whisky tumblers in a low oven (mine heats as low as 170°F/77°C) before I left. Hopefully there won't be any disasters
Carved my whisky tumblers this evening. The one at lower left popped off the batt a bit too exuberantly, flipped out of my hands, and took a hard fall. Got the rim more or less back in shape but it left an ugly bump on the inside so that one's gonna be for personal use
September 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Carved my whisky tumblers this evening. The one at lower left popped off the batt a bit too exuberantly, flipped out of my hands, and took a hard fall. Got the rim more or less back in shape but it left an ugly bump on the inside so that one's gonna be for personal use
Threw the base shapes for whisky tumblers and coated the insides with white slip. Once they've dried a bit, I'll carve the outsides with a wire harp, kurinuki-esque. These I'll glaze inside with a celadon glaze as a contrast to the raw exteriors
September 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Threw the base shapes for whisky tumblers and coated the insides with white slip. Once they've dried a bit, I'll carve the outsides with a wire harp, kurinuki-esque. These I'll glaze inside with a celadon glaze as a contrast to the raw exteriors
All the handles are now attached, and I'll wait until tomorrow to apply white slip inside, to try to have a brighter base surface for the glaze
September 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
All the handles are now attached, and I'll wait until tomorrow to apply white slip inside, to try to have a brighter base surface for the glaze
Mug bodies trimmed and handles cut. Absolutely insane how long it's taking for things to dry this week, but these will need to sit at least a few hours before I can attach the handles
September 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Mug bodies trimmed and handles cut. Absolutely insane how long it's taking for things to dry this week, but these will need to sit at least a few hours before I can attach the handles
They're consistent insofar as they're all cylinders. That just means people can pick the mug that's right for them, though, right? Also, this makes ten mug bodies I've thrown this week, which is a lot for me
September 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
They're consistent insofar as they're all cylinders. That just means people can pick the mug that's right for them, though, right? Also, this makes ten mug bodies I've thrown this week, which is a lot for me