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    I have spent many hours of work on this batch of breeding cones to fill recent orders. They still need to air dry for several days before I fire them in my kiln. Firing takes 24 hrs to do, then another day to cool down, then ready to pack up and ship to customers. Just thought you all might like to see what my kitchen looks like these days.
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    Very Cool Barb

    I wasn't to familiar with the process, so great to see

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    Lovely "kitchen " Barb !bet many Discus pairs will be happy to have it in their living room
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    Barb,

    You definently have a gift for creating these beautiful breeding cones.
    I'm sure all SD members are greatful for the many hours involved in your creation.
    Not sure if it was mentioned in previous posts....but we should get you on the that TV show "How Is It Made".
    I will look into some cones in the near future.
    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

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    Wow, thats a lot of baby makers! Amazing work Barb....your gonna have to open an industry!

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    Thanks Evelyn, Vera, Ralph and Eddie! I am happy that so many discus like my cones well enough to start families on them! Couldn't have a better endorsement of them than to have discus like them!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disgirl View Post
    I have spent many hours of work on this batch of breeding cones to fill recent orders. They still need to air dry for several days before I fire them in my kiln. Firing takes 24 hrs to do, then another day to cool down, then ready to pack up and ship to customers. Just thought you all might like to see what my kitchen looks like these days.
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    Thanks Al! Have a great time in Dallas and tell/show us all about it when you can! We all wish we were going too!
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    Great site Barb, but now I'm going to be counting cones to help me fall asleep tonight!

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    David, believe me when I say that my hands are sore after all this clay work! Each cone is made by hand and I have the aching fingers to prove it! But I still enjoy making them.
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    I say you're almost ready for automation Barb...LOL Next time you travel and see road construction, grab a few of these ... (just kidding)
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    LOL David, that is funny haha.

    Pretty cool to see so many cones in production, guess you can take a break now after the long hours of work
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    those are nice... great to see those. I need to try some of those one day

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    Holy Cow Barb!!

    I take it you're doing a good bit of dining out since the kitchen is occupied! LOL! Great work Barb! WE all appreciate it very mcuh! You definately found your place as a sponsor here on SD. Great job!

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    when will you be selling those cones o_O?

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