Yesterday lightening was predicted so I couldn't fire. Today the storm passed by quickly so I decided to load up. As I was glazing the horse sculpture I noticed I had indeed left several holes for air to escape. So I filled them temporarily with broken off toothpicks and glazed away. The glaze color was almost the same color as the horse so I had to look close not to miss a spot. One of these days Ill get some food coloring and use it in the glaze to make it easier on my eyes. Have you tried that?
All loaded and firing now. Not really a completely full load but I just couldn't finish glazing all those tedious buttons. Next time. Happy holidays to you and yours. The little horse is hoping to greet you on Christmas day. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Sticking a paintbrush handle, or chop stick, or some such wood implement into holes then dipping into a glaze is one way to keep the glaze out of the holes of buttons and ornaments...so some wise potter taught me. Otherwise I've tried waxing the holes and then still had to stick pipe cleaners through to clean out the glaze. Good luck on this kiln load, and Happy Christmas Eve!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thanks, the holes are only large enough for the toothpicks to fit, and I didn't dip but brushed as I think it would absorb too much glaze being dipped especially since I was firing today. I hope this little guy makes it. happy christmas eve to you
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!!! Excited to see the little horse...
ReplyDeleteHi Turquoisemoon, thanks, I hope he turns out, I used sort of a strange construction technique, if he's ok, I'll make more animal sculptures. Hope you have a relaxing holiday
ReplyDeleteOh, a nice Christmas Day horse...how delightful. And the giant bowl as well. Keeping fingers crossed that they both turn out perfectly for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas eve to you and Gary and the kit kats.
Hi Barbara, thanks, I hope all of them make it, Happy Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the firing. Lumpy is a horse of a great deal of charm - and I hope he makes it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas.
Hi Sue, thanks, dh just called him Lumpy, ha, then he said oh those are muscles, I hope he survives this firing. Hope you have a good holiday
ReplyDeleteHope you and Gary have a Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis, thanks so much, same to you, just taking it easy around here.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy Firing!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene, thanks so much, same to you.
ReplyDeleteSeason Greatings from France ! Good luck for firing :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ilona Jo, thanks, can't wait to open it up to day, hope all is well and happy holidays to you.
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