Volcanic Glaze (Raku)

These are the same pots as the previous post. I wasn't happy with the flatness of the colour so i decided to try them out in the last Raku firing that I did. I'm really pleased with the results, it has given them much more depth of colour. They were fired to about 950 and then reduced in sawdust. Because of the previous stoneware firing (1250) the clay was less porous where there was no glaze and has given them a fantastic metallic look (on the base). I had a comment that they looked like something from middle earth (Lord of the rings). A good result. I hope I can transfer this test into my current work somehow

Volcanic Glaze

Cobalt

Red Copper

Manganese, Iron & Cobalt

Black Copper

These are some Volcanic glaze tests. They didn't look as exciting as I was expecting - the colours are kind of flat in appearance and not as volcanic as I had hoped for. I need to apply the glaze thicker.

Work in Progress - February(2)

I love the look of these wet pots but they were absolutely horrible to throw! I have no nails left and my hands are raw! These were made from chunky black clay (black when fired)   I've decided to make a slip from this and try painting it onto a smoother clay - maybe a stoneware which is a lot nicer to throw and a quarter of the price!

This is the press mould bowl with the thrown pots joined on. they were slightly too dry when I got to join them so are not quite so 'squashed' as I would have liked. I carved the rim of the big dish back with a surform blade when it was quite dry and it has given it a lovely worn rounded edge 

Work in Progress - February

These pieces were made form Hollyford Clay that I was given by Doug Fitch.

The large piece is made form the bowl mould I have made, I'm intending to use the small pieces for glaze tests

Lava Glazes

“Blue & Gold Luster Crater Vase,” 7 inches (18 centimeters) in height, with Crater Underglaze, then Top Crater Glaze was applied thickly. After reaching Cone 04 in a 7¹/2-cubic-foot top-loading kiln, it was cooled to 1350°F (732°C) with the damper open. Then the damper was closed and 5–7 lbs of eucalyptus wood was inserted.
Ceramics Monthly
November 2005
58
PHOTOS: SCOTT MCCLAINE

I have started some experiments with lava glazes. I like the unevenness of this particular piece and the subtle colours ~ although this was created in a  reduction atmosphere. I might try re-firing some of the pieces I have done in the Raku kiln (hopefully firing tomorrow with Roz) and see what happens!

http://www.haggertyceramics.com/Ceramics%20Monthly%20Article.htm

Brochure ideas

http://www.inkylittlefingers.co.uk/

Ideas for brochures for final degree show

More on Eva Zeisel

I think these shapes look great the way they sit together - just like a family group
Her forms are often abstractions of the natural world and human relationships
These lay reference to my previous idea of 'squashing' pots together but still being able to use them individually