Ceramics Batch 1

Written By Nicolette Yates

My first ever ceramics experience was a 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.

My favorite Gator piece cracked where I glued it. I still really love it.

Cone 6

Glazes:

  • Amaco Cosmos Glaze - CO-24 Blue Starlight

  • Mayco Stoneware Crystal Glaze - Aurora Green

  • Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglaze Kit - Wonderglaze Kit 3 

  • Amaco Potter's Choice Flux Glaze -Aurora Breeze

  • Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Rose Quartz

  • Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Micro Pearl (Used on interior of all vessels)

  • Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Sand and Sea

Nicolette Yates
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