Expectation ... And waiting

Today I loaded 4 layers of ceramics in the kiln, hoping to complete a final firing to prepar for my show at Huntley Meadows.  I was most excited to see all the different colors in my new color wheel of mini pots.  I loaded them on the top shelf and took this picture...

...and then I turned on the kiln and got a message that the thermocouple had failed.  A new part is ordered and will ship tomorrow...firing will have to wait til next week.

I made a frame with larger molding and seeing it completed decided I want it even bigger.  That will mean a trip into DC tomorrow to the art store for bigger matt board and then another try making molding and a larger frame.  More to come soon...