Thursday, February 28, 2013

Opening the kiln...

As I had not fired the kiln for some months, glaze fired I mean, I was aware that this firing might not be quite on target. That I would need this firing to zero in my sights as it were on the glazes and placement in the kiln of the pots.
I did not place my better pots in the kiln !  wise move yes!
First I should say that the kiln was a wee bit too hot.
The tenmoku was applies a little too thin so it came out rather too brown and the ilmenite decoration did not show up !
The Shinos some were good some were poor in my opinion. I applied them too thick in general, so perhaps a slightly hotter kiln was actually good for them anyway !
Some images below of some of the pots and more images to come ....
We keep practicing !





SL
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Thank you for the inspiration and direction. I really enjoy your carvings into the clay and the glaze results on them.

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  2. Mark HodgkinsonFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    They all look good! well done!

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  3. Ron Mello Studio Pottery plusMarch 1, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Very nice Simon. Love the white pots. Hope mine turns out half as good..

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  4. FARMHOUSE178March 4, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Thank you for sharing. Beautiful pieces!

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  5. Verbena nested treasuresMarch 15, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    thank you for opening up a new world to me. I am a beginner with so much to learn but I learning so much & enjoying your clips.
    I do know one thing..you should have your own TV show..that's what you need!!! Gee I wonder what it would be called?
    KEEP PRACTICING!!
    thanks!

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