Pair of altered stoneware noodle bowls from a recent firing of the Highlander wood kiln in Ligonier, PA. Nuka liner glaze and unglazed exterior with lots of fly ash. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #highlanderwoodkiln #noodlebowls #flyash #mtlebanonpa
April 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Pair of altered stoneware noodle bowls from a recent firing of the Highlander wood kiln in Ligonier, PA. Nuka liner glaze and unglazed exterior with lots of fly ash. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #highlanderwoodkiln #noodlebowls #flyash #mtlebanonpa
Made these plates a while back for my daughter and son-in-law. Fired in my NC wood kiln. I've always loved the way fly ash is drawn thru the ware chamber and settles on the surfaces creating an ash glaze. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiredpottery #flyash #plates #mtlebanonpa #shino
April 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Made these plates a while back for my daughter and son-in-law. Fired in my NC wood kiln. I've always loved the way fly ash is drawn thru the ware chamber and settles on the surfaces creating an ash glaze. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiredpottery #flyash #plates #mtlebanonpa #shino
November 7, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Today's #BRNostalgia shows #Stratford depot's 'pet' Class 47 (named 'Stratford' after the depot) hauling flyash empties through #Peterborough in March 1990. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia
The BR gallery. | 0658. 47007. Peterborough 12.03.1990
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February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today's #BRNostalgia shows #Stratford depot's 'pet' Class 47 (named 'Stratford' after the depot) hauling flyash empties through #Peterborough in March 1990. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia
Walking at Long Lake Regional Park this evening, work continues on the soccer fields. The old synthetic turf has been removed and new materials have arrived for installation. Bulk bags of flyash and rolls of AstroTurf.
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Walking at Long Lake Regional Park this evening, work continues on the soccer fields. The old synthetic turf has been removed and new materials have arrived for installation. Bulk bags of flyash and rolls of AstroTurf.
The last of my pots from the recent Highlander wood kiln firing - globe vase, lidded jar, creamer and whisky cups. Exterior of vase and lidded jar were unglazed. All are Standard Ceramics stoneware. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #flyash #flashing #highlanderwoodkiln #mtlebanonpa
March 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The last of my pots from the recent Highlander wood kiln firing - globe vase, lidded jar, creamer and whisky cups. Exterior of vase and lidded jar were unglazed. All are Standard Ceramics stoneware. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #flyash #flashing #highlanderwoodkiln #mtlebanonpa
#FuglyFriday, video edition.
What's better than a 70? A 70 lifting 1600+ tonnes from a standing start away from Heeley Loop. It's uphill all the way here!
70008 puts in appearance on 6M06 Maltby Colliery to Hope Earles Sidings. I wanna say this is a flyash train?
#SteelCityDoggoPhotography
What's better than a 70? A 70 lifting 1600+ tonnes from a standing start away from Heeley Loop. It's uphill all the way here!
70008 puts in appearance on 6M06 Maltby Colliery to Hope Earles Sidings. I wanna say this is a flyash train?
#SteelCityDoggoPhotography
July 31, 2026 at 7:29 AM
#FuglyFriday, video edition.
What's better than a 70? A 70 lifting 1600+ tonnes from a standing start away from Heeley Loop. It's uphill all the way here!
70008 puts in appearance on 6M06 Maltby Colliery to Hope Earles Sidings. I wanna say this is a flyash train?
#SteelCityDoggoPhotography
What's better than a 70? A 70 lifting 1600+ tonnes from a standing start away from Heeley Loop. It's uphill all the way here!
70008 puts in appearance on 6M06 Maltby Colliery to Hope Earles Sidings. I wanna say this is a flyash train?
#SteelCityDoggoPhotography
Some bowls from the recent wood firing. Raw exteriors picked up flashing and glaze from the fly ash during the firing. Liner glazes were Shino, Nuka and a cinnamon red. #thistleglenpottery #pottersonbluesky #woodfiring #bowls #flyash #mtlebanonpa
April 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Some bowls from the recent wood firing. Raw exteriors picked up flashing and glaze from the fly ash during the firing. Liner glazes were Shino, Nuka and a cinnamon red. #thistleglenpottery #pottersonbluesky #woodfiring #bowls #flyash #mtlebanonpa
A series of wood fired free-form footed centerpieces. Probably the most labor intensive pieces I've made (along with teapots). A friend uses hers as a serving dish on special occasions. #thistleglenpottery #woodfiredceramics #pottersofbluesky #flyash #mtlebanonpa #stoneware #shinoglaze #ashglaze
February 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A series of wood fired free-form footed centerpieces. Probably the most labor intensive pieces I've made (along with teapots). A friend uses hers as a serving dish on special occasions. #thistleglenpottery #woodfiredceramics #pottersofbluesky #flyash #mtlebanonpa #stoneware #shinoglaze #ashglaze
A selection of lidded stoneware jars I've made over the years. Mostly wood fired but some from my Torchbearer propane fueled kiln... #thistleglenpottery #stoneware #liddedjars #ashglaze #flyash #bourrybox #highlanderwoodkiln #mtlebanonpa
February 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A selection of lidded stoneware jars I've made over the years. Mostly wood fired but some from my Torchbearer propane fueled kiln... #thistleglenpottery #stoneware #liddedjars #ashglaze #flyash #bourrybox #highlanderwoodkiln #mtlebanonpa
“‘They will not accept flyash (color is too dark),’ replied Hezi Mena, an engineer who was then a senior associate at WSP, in a December 2012 email.
There were two options, Mr. Marcus replied: ‘Color or cracks.’” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/n...
There were two options, Mr. Marcus replied: ‘Color or cracks.’” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/n...
A Tower on Billionaires’ Row Is Full of Cracks. Who’s to Blame?
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October 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
“‘They will not accept flyash (color is too dark),’ replied Hezi Mena, an engineer who was then a senior associate at WSP, in a December 2012 email.
There were two options, Mr. Marcus replied: ‘Color or cracks.’” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/n...
There were two options, Mr. Marcus replied: ‘Color or cracks.’” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/n...
As I wait for the Highlander wood kiln to cool, I've found a number of images of oil bottles from firings of both my old wood kilns and my current electric kiln. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #cone6pottery #cone10pottery #flyash #mtlebanonpa #ceramicoilbottles #oliveoilcruets #
March 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As I wait for the Highlander wood kiln to cool, I've found a number of images of oil bottles from firings of both my old wood kilns and my current electric kiln. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #cone6pottery #cone10pottery #flyash #mtlebanonpa #ceramicoilbottles #oliveoilcruets #
A number of stoneware pitchers. The first one from a recent Cone 6 firing of the electric kiln. The others, all wood fired at Cone 10-11 with lots of fly ash... #thistleglenpottery #stoneware #woodfiredpottery #cone6pottery #cone10pottery #pitchers #flyash #bourrybox #mtlebanonpa #ashglaze
February 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A number of stoneware pitchers. The first one from a recent Cone 6 firing of the electric kiln. The others, all wood fired at Cone 10-11 with lots of fly ash... #thistleglenpottery #stoneware #woodfiredpottery #cone6pottery #cone10pottery #pitchers #flyash #bourrybox #mtlebanonpa #ashglaze
Still waiting for the last few pieces of greenware to dry before they get bisque fired. I pulled images of pots that exhibit some movement of the ash glazes I used on them. Two from the wood kiln & two from the gas kiln... #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #ashglaze #woodfiredpottery #flyash
March 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Still waiting for the last few pieces of greenware to dry before they get bisque fired. I pulled images of pots that exhibit some movement of the ash glazes I used on them. Two from the wood kiln & two from the gas kiln... #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #ashglaze #woodfiredpottery #flyash
The late architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is credited with the statement "God is in the details." It clearly applies to pottery as well as architecture... #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiredpottery #flyash #mtlebanonpa #teapot #ovalbaker #saltpig #liddedjar #ashglaze #glassinlay
April 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The late architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is credited with the statement "God is in the details." It clearly applies to pottery as well as architecture... #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiredpottery #flyash #mtlebanonpa #teapot #ovalbaker #saltpig #liddedjar #ashglaze #glassinlay
From a firing of my old Bourry-box 30 cubic foot wood kiln in central NC a while back. The product of several folk who assisted. I sure do miss that group of friends and that kiln. #thistleglenpottery #bourrybox #woodkilnfiring #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #flyash #mtlebanonpa #pottery #stoneware #
February 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
From a firing of my old Bourry-box 30 cubic foot wood kiln in central NC a while back. The product of several folk who assisted. I sure do miss that group of friends and that kiln. #thistleglenpottery #bourrybox #woodkilnfiring #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #flyash #mtlebanonpa #pottery #stoneware #
I know that many potters despise blue glazes, but one of my favorite ^10 glazes is rutile, especially when used in the wood kiln where it interacts with fly ash... #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfired #rutileglaze #mtlebanonpa #bourrybox #highlanderwoodkiln #flyash #blueglaze
March 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I know that many potters despise blue glazes, but one of my favorite ^10 glazes is rutile, especially when used in the wood kiln where it interacts with fly ash... #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfired #rutileglaze #mtlebanonpa #bourrybox #highlanderwoodkiln #flyash #blueglaze
Bowls from the recent Highlander wood kiln firing. Pair of breakfast bowls w/ Shino liner glaze; serving bowl w/ rutile liner glaze; wood-block-stamped porcelain shallow bowl w/ an oxide wash #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #flashing #highlanderwoodkiln #flyash #mtlebanonpa #shino #rutile
March 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Bowls from the recent Highlander wood kiln firing. Pair of breakfast bowls w/ Shino liner glaze; serving bowl w/ rutile liner glaze; wood-block-stamped porcelain shallow bowl w/ an oxide wash #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #flashing #highlanderwoodkiln #flyash #mtlebanonpa #shino #rutile
A selection of teapots from past firings of my Bourry-box wood kilns in NC and WV. I resisted making them for years, being intimidated by the process. Decided to give it a go and now it's one of my favorite forms! #thistleglenpottery #teapots #woodfiring #mtlebanonpa #flyash #stoneware
February 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A selection of teapots from past firings of my Bourry-box wood kilns in NC and WV. I resisted making them for years, being intimidated by the process. Decided to give it a go and now it's one of my favorite forms! #thistleglenpottery #teapots #woodfiring #mtlebanonpa #flyash #stoneware
As I continue to clean up and evaluate the pots from the recent Highlander wood kiln firing, I've pulled some images of other pots of mine from past Bourry-box wood kiln firings... #thistleglenpottery #woodfiredpottery #flyash #stoneware #bowls #liddedjar #jugs #flashing
March 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
As I continue to clean up and evaluate the pots from the recent Highlander wood kiln firing, I've pulled some images of other pots of mine from past Bourry-box wood kiln firings... #thistleglenpottery #woodfiredpottery #flyash #stoneware #bowls #liddedjar #jugs #flashing
I worked at a coal plant. Their first concern was the flyash they were selling. No concern over three rows of trees stark white and dead due to leaking pits. Had argument with their salesman about elec. Power. Her defense it was the cleanest fuel, my rebuttle, except for the sun and wind.
March 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
I worked at a coal plant. Their first concern was the flyash they were selling. No concern over three rows of trees stark white and dead due to leaking pits. Had argument with their salesman about elec. Power. Her defense it was the cleanest fuel, my rebuttle, except for the sun and wind.
I'm in the process of making enough ^6 pots to fill a kiln for a bisque firing. In the interim, here are some of my ^10 pots from the past. Some wood fired, some fired in a small propane fueled kiln. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #tenmoku #flyash #teapot #saltpig #mtlebanonpa
March 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I'm in the process of making enough ^6 pots to fill a kiln for a bisque firing. In the interim, here are some of my ^10 pots from the past. Some wood fired, some fired in a small propane fueled kiln. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #tenmoku #flyash #teapot #saltpig #mtlebanonpa
Some pots from the last Highlander wood kiln firing - mugs, salt pig, teabowl & breakfast bowl. My favorite piece is a serving bowl but I just couldn't get a decent photo that truly showed the liner glaze. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiredpottery #flyash #flashing #highlanderwoodkiln
September 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Some pots from the last Highlander wood kiln firing - mugs, salt pig, teabowl & breakfast bowl. My favorite piece is a serving bowl but I just couldn't get a decent photo that truly showed the liner glaze. #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiredpottery #flyash #flashing #highlanderwoodkiln
A teapot (and a couple of cups) from the recent wood firing. Raw exterior with Shino liner glaze. Exterior surface exhibits the glaze from the fly ash during the firing in addition to flashing from the flame. #thistleglenpottery #pottersonbluesky #teapot #woodfiring #flyash #flashing #mtlebanonpa
April 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A teapot (and a couple of cups) from the recent wood firing. Raw exterior with Shino liner glaze. Exterior surface exhibits the glaze from the fly ash during the firing in addition to flashing from the flame. #thistleglenpottery #pottersonbluesky #teapot #woodfiring #flyash #flashing #mtlebanonpa
These 3 wood fired pots (bowl, teabowl & matcha bowl) were just re-fired in my electric kiln to melt some particles of ash that had settled on the interior surfaces in the original firing. Pleased to say it worked! #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #flyash #flashing #mtlebanonpa
August 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
These 3 wood fired pots (bowl, teabowl & matcha bowl) were just re-fired in my electric kiln to melt some particles of ash that had settled on the interior surfaces in the original firing. Pleased to say it worked! #thistleglenpottery #pottersofbluesky #woodfiring #flyash #flashing #mtlebanonpa