Ceramics Batch 1

Jul 13

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My first ever ceramics experience was a very fun and informative success! I learned so much and I’m hooked! This endeavor was self-led, lots of internet and youtube “research”, plus support from studio mate Katie Kummerer who gave me a quick intro to ceramics and allowed me to rent her kiln.

I was overly cautious about glaze drips. This caused undesirable (imo) effects of too much raw clay showing. I also wanted to test a dark engobe but I didn’t love it with my color palette. although it may be better than had I left it out because of the extra clay body showing through on the vessels where I was hesitant to glaze too close to the bottom. The engobe created a little extra depth on the unglazed areas.

My favorite Gator piece cracked where I glued it- it cracked in the bisqueware phase when I accidentally knocked it against my cart! I still really love it. An important lesson learned…move slower!

I intend to re-fire a few pieces to touch up the glazes where they burnt out (mostly the maroons I used!) or left too much space on the bottom of the piece!

Cone 6 (maybe a hot cone 6- no cone witnesses used)

Glazes: