A few more pots from the last firing-
I wanted a little more of the wood ash glaze feathering in this shallow bowl. I remember now that last time I used this combination I brushed a little clear glaze over the wood ash glaze to make it run a little more.
One of those learning experiences. While I was working on these utensil holders I started to think that I'd rather be doing this slip and stencil with tiles. I might like the one that's second from the left, but overall just don't think tree stencils worked well with this form. I think some of these will find customers with just the right kitchen for them, though.
I've come to appreciate succulents. Give them a good watering once a month and leave them alone. I made this planter so it would fit on one of my windowsills. It's a little under 4" square. I didn't bother with a drain plate because after thoroughly watering a plant I let it sit in a sink until its done dripping.
A little birdy. Haven't made any of these for a couple of years. This is wheel thrown with enough clay left at the bottom to pull a tail (ha). This is the black engobe by itself with no glaze. I like the pebbly surface of the unglazed engobe for nonfunctional things. The hole at the bottom is large enough for a dowel rod in case someone wants their bird hovering in the garden. One of these has been known to hang out in our garden. I would like to hand build some birds one of these days. I did this once before to make realistic looking birds.
Really really nice mugs! I love the way the stenciling turned out, yay!
ReplyDeleteI like the overlap in that bowl and the bird is so cool. What is engobe, has more clay in it than just plain stain. the bird looks like he has a glaze because it turned slightly shiny or is that just my eyes?
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracey, I'll see if it leads anywhere.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I think the definition of engobe varies quite a bit. From what I understand, some do contain clay. This recipe does not (check out the link). It can be used as an underglaze from cone 06 to 6 on greenware and bisque. At 06 without glaze it is a flat greenish-black. It does form a glaze by itself at cone 6- slightly shiny, like you said. It also has interesting texture. Requires 2 coats, if brushing.