Here are a few results from this firing. The vase above is my favorite. This is the vase I 'saved' and it's kind of wonky. I think Lori of Future Relics Pottery said that 'saves' sometimes turn out the best; how did she know?
There's lots of textures and subtle colors in this vase.
The white matt on this textured pitcher is supposed to be a blue; I think the clay body changed the color. There's a clear over the rest.
More subtle colors and textures on this vase.
The glaze is a little thin in places on this vase.
I used translucent cream instead of clear over the slip deco on this vase, I like this glaze. I put a flower in the inside bottom of the vase and on the outside bottom which are nice surprises. I'll do that more often. I have a large serving bowl and four small bowls with this same slip pattern ready for the next bisque.
This is my second favorite piece. I wanted the squares to look like the sun was reflecting on the window panes of a tall building. The window panes look like they're out of focus even in person. Sort of an optical illusion. Every other pane is a different color glaze.
The glaze on the round sprigs flashed onto the background of this wall tile, not what I wanted.
This platter looks like a misty night sky, kind of cool.
I used the translucent cream over this plate too. There's a lot of depth in this one. Perhaps a little busy, like a tornado blowing leaves might be.
I applied RIO to greenware and glazed with a light green glaze, but the clay body changed the light green to olive green, not what I was after, but I like the texture on this big bowl.
I had one wall tile crack; I think it was too thin. I used sand underneath the tile, but perhaps not enough. I have a couple of mixed media wall hangings to put together and I loaded another bisque. The thin cake stand is in this bisque; hope it makes it. I still have more greenware to fire but not enough for a full load; those will have to wait.
I'm working on my wall tile booth display. Oh, please learn from my mistakes and don't paint your pottery booth stands, the paint chips too easy, use stain. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
good results Linda- I like number 1 the best as well.
ReplyDeleteLinda: Nice work. The decoration is stunning.
ReplyDeleteI know about saves being the best because of personal experience. It is a lovely vase, you did well with the save and now the piece has extra meaning to you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work! and i know what you mean about a painted booth display... we spent 2 days last week painting and touching up our booth walls and pedestals. the nice thing is that i think the pottery looks best on a painted background - we have both black and white.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda - great results! I really like the vase with the black flowery designs!
ReplyDeleteI like the first one too. The wonkiness helps. Otherwise it would be too stiff.
ReplyDeleteLike 'em! The windowpane one is really nice. I bet it's really stunning in person. Nice work Linda!
ReplyDeleteGreat pottery, really unique and beautiful. I like the way you describe them, especially the one that looks like a skyscraper.
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith, thank you, I like how the drips ran, almost like hearts.
ReplyDeleteHi Craig, thanks ever so much, taking my time is paying off in the long run.
Hi Lori, thanks, I'll have to keep trying for more saves. ha.
Hi Michele, thanks so much, I'm now wishing I had just stained them, the next group I'll use black stain.
Hi Linda, thanks a lot, layering the slips is giving some good depth to the surfaces; I want to do more of this technique with other patterns.
Hi Dennis, thank you, I think you're right, this vase is so tall and narrow, especially at the bottom, it would have been more like a toothpick otherwise. I plan to start making patterns with measurements instead of just free styling these.
Hi Patricia, thanks so much, yes the window panes are unusual in this one, not exactly what I expected, but stunning none the less. I must have taken ten photos and finally went and looked at the vase again and saw that it looks blurry in person, very strange.
Hi Mary, thank ever so much, skyscraper vases are a recurring theme for me. I'll make this style one again and change the glazes a bit to see how it turns out.
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Hi Mahon, thanks so much, loved your photography, beautiful lighting and subjects.
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes for # one also but all are really nice.
ReplyDeleteI was not aware what a surprise party removing things from the kiln can be. In these days of automation, we, rather I, forget the individuality of hand crafting.
Much more interesting.
Hi Patti, thanks so much, you are so right about the surprise party. When I get ready to open the kiln, I tell Gary "are you ready for the unveiling" and he comes out to the garage with me and the second I open the kiln I usually say "Oh My" and he says "what's wrong" and I say "nothing, they're all so wonderful". Just seeing the transformation from the glazed look to the fired look is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! The vases are all so lovely..it's hard to choose a favorite, but I'd pick the cream w/black flowers- makes me think of chrysanthemums in japanese prints.
ReplyDeleteHi Belle Isle, thanks ever so much, have a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and diverse group they are. I love the one that has a bit of a floral sixties vibe to it. And the leaves in a tornado has a Jackson Pollack-y look to it. Very cool. Happy Thanksgiving, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa, thanks so much, you know I often think I am on the brink of something bold or unusual but it just hasn't arrived at it's final destination. I like your analogy to Jackson Pollock (quite a compliment for sure), I may have to let loose with some colors and see where they take me. I've been heading in that direction on one of my paths, but slowly, I just need to speed the engine up a bit I think. Happy holidays to you and yours too.
ReplyDeleteWow, Linda, what a great selection of interesting pieces!! the vase collection is terrific, well, it all is.. I like the idea of the wall plaques too...yeah for a successful firing!...Happy holidays to you and all south of the 49th! T.
ReplyDeleteHi Trish, thanks so much, I am hoping to make a number of wall plaques or tiles since hanging wall art seems to be a good seller. Gary keeps telling me how many vases does someone need, but I really like making them because of the challenge. I am working on a design for some slab built plates and serving bowls which is a modern slab style to satisfy my desire in that vein and still have a functional piece. I guess thanksgiving in Canada has already passed, but you can always celebrate again, right! thanks again.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda! I really like the vase with the window panes and the blowing leaves plate! I also like the texture on the big bowl – what is RIO? How did your cactus vase turn out? You probably posted a picture and I just missed it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Gary!
ReplyDeletebeautiful art work. i enjoy all of them and it's hard to pick a favourite. Have a terrific day.
ReplyDeleteHi Jewels, thanks, so glad to hear from you. RIO is red iron oxide, I applied as a wash on the bowl before bisque and then I glazed a green glaze over the top and fired again. My cactus vase is over on the right side of the blog but I changed it's name to seaweed vase. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
ReplyDeleteHi Life Ranblings, thanks so much, hope your day is going well, keep up all your photography, it is wonderful and thanks for visiting.
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