Took a few more not-so-good pics of this bowl that I made recently. These pics reminded me that I REALLY need a new camera. Even so... they show a bit of the variation of color on the glaze on the outside.
And one of my favorite parts-the drip that just 'happened' on the foot. I'll use the blue/green celadon as a glaze more in upcoming pieces. While it was difficult to wipe off the white slip after I brushed it into the etching, the result was good. One of the hardest parts about this process is waiting for the right time for each step-- how dry the bowl is during the process is crucial.
Well, the bowl has found its new home, yet I may take a few more pics of the inside of it. Since making this bowl, I've been commissioned in a sense to make a bigger bowl, so big bowls are in order these days.
One more pic... thanks, Adrienne for the insight about glazing. Now, I'm thinking of making a set of these... hmm- cereal bowls!
Anyway, I've made four BIG bowls now. The challenge is that I need at least one to be a certain diameter and it's hard to gauge with the pottery reducing about 12-14% what the actual diameter will be. Of course, I can't predict exactly.
That is why four bowls are in the making. Each are different forms-- I'll explain the 'why' about this process soon. I hope to spend some more time in the studio this weekend. Last weekend I was sick... and well, work has been quite busy recently. More soon.
Took a few more not-so-good pics of this bowl that I made recently. These pics reminded me that I REALLY need a new camera. Even so... they show a bit of the variation of color on the glaze on the outside.
And one of my favorite parts-the drip that just 'happened' on the foot. I'll use the blue/green celadon as a glaze more in upcoming pieces. While it was difficult to wipe off the white slip after I brushed it into the etching, the result was good. One of the hardest parts about this process is waiting for the right time for each step-- how dry the bowl is during the process is crucial.
Well, the bowl has found its new home, yet I may take a few more pics of the inside of it. Since making this bowl, I've been commissioned in a sense to make a bigger bowl, so big bowls are in order these days.
One more pic... thanks, Adrienne for the insight about glazing. Now, I'm thinking of making a set of these... hmm- cereal bowls!
Anyway, I've made four BIG bowls now. The challenge is that I need at least one to be a certain diameter and it's hard to gauge with the pottery reducing about 12-14% what the actual diameter will be. Of course, I can't predict exactly. 
That is why four bowls are in the making. Each are different forms-- I'll explain the 'why' about this process soon. I hope to spend some more time in the studio this weekend. Last weekend I was sick... and well, work has been quite busy recently. More soon.
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Your bowl is so beautiful, isn't reduction fun. Can't wait to see what else you come up with for glazing.
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