A day in the studio

In the afternoon, the team begins the pouring process. They carefully pour the slip into the prepared molds, taking care to get an even coat that will produce a quality piece. They then wait for the slip to dry on the edges of the molds before tipping it out and setting the pieces aside to dry completely.

While waiting for the newly poured pieces to dry, the team moves on to glazing the pieces that have been bisque fired. They carefully apply the glaze to each piece by hand, making sure that it is evenly coated and will produce the desired finish.

Once the pieces have been glazed, they are loaded into the kiln for firing. The team unloads the kiln from the previous day and inspects each piece to ensure that it has been fired correctly and meets their high standards for quality.

At the end of the day, the team packs up any orders that have been completed and prepares them for shipment. They carefully wrap each piece to ensure that it will arrive at its destination in perfect condition.

Finally, some team members reload the kiln with the next batch of pieces and sets it to the appropriate temperature. while others carefully pack orders for the postman to pick up. Then the team finish up and head home, tired but satisfied with a productive day's work.

Overall, a day at Studio Enti is a busy but rewarding experience, filled with skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Naomi starts the day at Studio Enti with cracking open the kilns to slowly cool. While the kilns are cooling, she checks on any new orders that have come in online and enjoys a cup of coffee.

The team arrives and removes the pieces from the molds that have dried overnight. They carefully inspect each piece to ensure that it meets their high standards of quality.

Next, the team prepares the molds for another pour. They clean and inspect each mold and make any necessary repairs or adjustments. They then mix the color that will be used for the next pour, taking care to get the exact shade desired.

After a busy morning, the team takes a well-deserved break for a local lunch, enjoying a chance to catch up and relax before getting back to work.