The Big Gas Kiln Project
A project in Fairfax, VT by Jesse Cronin000days
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In my backyard, there is a 12' by 14' patch of land that is CRYING OUT for a big ole gas fired kiln. Shouldn't we make this happen?
Backers: 81
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62
Funded: $5,025 of $4,500
Dates: Nov 29th -> Dec 31st (32 days)
Project By: Jesse Cronin
Backers: 81
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62
Funded: $5,025 of $4,500
Dates: Nov 29th -> Dec 31st (32 days)
Project By: Jesse Cronin
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Last Updated: December 31 @ 20:45 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
Holy Crap! June's Almost Over!
June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks- Some quick updates. First, it's been raining buckets up here in Vermont. It totally stinks. The basement hates it, so do the tomato plants, and I'm having a hard time getting out into the yard to build a kiln. Grrrr. That's the bad news.... (Read More)
Of Illness and Cartoons
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all.So we're making some progress. A bunch of the tumblers and tiles have gone out (only a couple left to go!), most of the jars are thrown, and I'm starting in on the casseroles and mugs. Aaaaand- here are the burners! I know, burner,... (Read More)
First load out of the kiln!!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Yep- tumblers will soon be on their way. Tiles, too. Which is just so exciting, I felt I had to share. Though I'll tell you, I can't wait till the kiln's done and I can fit more than 13 tumblers in at a time. Best, Jesse (Read More)
This has taken FOREEEVVVEEERRRRR!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! For the past four weeks, I've been ripping the absolute hell out of the studio. It was a planned expansion project, and like almost all planned projects I've been involved with, it took just about twice as long as expected. But it's done! I've... (Read More)
Whooooooo-HOOOOOOOOOOOO!
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
As of three or so hours ago, you all gave me the green light to build a gas kiln. This will change everything. I don't know if you appreciate the full impact of this- I know for sure that I don't. This coming year is guaranteed to be one of fantastic... (Read More)
102%, baby!!
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, kids. I'm not sure how this is going to go. I think I'm going to start off celebratory, veer into something sad and reflective for a bit, and then wind up being appreciative and gushing. I'm pretty sure that's it, though I'm not making... (Read More)
The Halfway Mark
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everybody. So here we are at the halfway mark. This project, through your infinite kindness, has almost been half funded- we're at 49%, which is close enough to halfway, in my book. We're also about halfway through the projects' lifespan- we have... (Read More)
Pottery Field Trip!! Let's see this stuff in action!
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It's the busy season around here- the holiday craft shows are in full swing, and it's a little crazy trying to keep up with making and firing work- but I wanted to take a minute and talk a little bit about some of the things I'm making with you guys... (Read More)
20 Days Left!
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everybody- I am having a serious problem leaving this project alone. I get updates, of course, when there's a new backer, but come on- we're talking about my kiln here, and what if something happens and I don't find out about it for 10 whole... (Read More)
The First 24 Hours
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there, Backers.And to whomever else is reading this, of course, but I'm getting a serious kick out of emailing my backers from my project. It's a huge thrill. And it's been a very exciting first day! We've reached 26% funded, which is awesome,... (Read More)
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