Glaze Notes 2.2

Finally! My cups for the most part are glazed. The last one on the right is glazed but has yet to be fired. (From the Left)
#1.  Dark Blue/Goldenrod Shino, 5 oz
#2. White/Chun Plum, 8 oz.
#3. Seaspray/Secondhand Rose, 7 oz
#4. Dark Blue/ Secondhand Rose, ounces unknown





#1. and #3. gave me some difficulty in glazing. They did not turn out the colors that I had expected, but overall their designs compliment their color.#3. especially was difficult because of the glaze seems to thin out at the bottom which is strange since usually the glaze come s to the bottom upon firing. #2. is my favorite because of its color and because the shape was difficult for me to achieve. I had to work very hard in order tho produce the shape I wanted but I did succeed. #4. was difficult because the shape is difficult to attach a matching handle to. I finally pulled a copacetic handle ad attached it. Unfortunately, the kiln has been, it would seem, on back order, and it has taken a little while to get it fired as bisque ware and then glazed.

Status Update: Feb. 15th, 2013

1. I am currently working on finishing my cups.
2. It is difficult to work with the old clay because we have to mix wet and dry clay to come up with a balanced medium that can produce a manageable product.
3. I enjoy using the wheel because it is entertaining and challenging. I like it better because it is challenging.
4. We have to raise the cup 3 or more times in order to center the cup which will give it balance.

My cup, which I have named chip, can hold only 3 ounces of water. I glazed it with white first, then dark blue on the base, and yellow on the top. The yellow did not come out the way I had hoped but overall I am pleased with the outcome of the glaze. My candle holder, I glazed with white first and then chun plum. I like the way the glaze came out. It did everything I hope and expected. It defines my designs very nicely.

Dec_21 What's Up?

 Leather Hard: That is when a piece of clay is not moist enough to mold anymore and can be attached to another piece of clay easier because it does not move and get squished, ruining the original shape or design. That is why we wait to attach them until they have reached this state.

Pinch Pot 2/Glaze/Goals

Thats my coil project progress...its about 4inches tall.









My glaze worked out fine. It came out better than I expected. The transparent was a little difficult to work with; it settled quickly which meant I spent a lot of time mixing it with my pait brush. The Seaspray coated a little too thick on the top but overall spread out nicely over my piece. I can avoid that by dipping it from a different angle next time.

This year in ceramics i hope to accomplish making unique and creative ceramic pieces to enjoy in the art gallery at school and in my house. I hope that i do not end up with any glaze mishaps but this is likely inevitable unless I use the same glaze all year...which would be very boring.

Glazed Pinch Pot/Coil Project

-Its important when glazing bisque ware to wipe the dust off to avoid anomalies in the distribution of glaze.
-Wax resistance should be applied to the bottom of an object being glazed A.) always
-The appropriate time for keeping a pot in the bucket(s) of glaze would be 1 second.
-You cannot brush on a bucket glaze because the particles in the glaze have a tendency to settle and needs to be mixed often.
-O10, sea spray:
1. Put on my mask :)
2. Dusted and sanded my pot
3. Put on gloves, just in case, mixed my glaze and dipped my pot using tongs
The glaze looked a little caked on so i decide to change my color to avoid my pattern/design from being totally covered up.
4. applied, with a brush, transparent glaze.

My Progress On The Wheel

We have worked one the wheel about 5 days now. I've been successful in bringing the clay up and down . I have also managed, just last class, to open the clay without pulling it out too far. I used a sponge to help me get the walls taller along with putting my hand on the inside to keep it from collapsing on itself. I actually enjoy working on the wheel except for the clean-up which takes a little while especially with several people using the sinks at the same time.

Where I am Today?

The overall shape of my pinch pot stayed the same during the development of my project. The clay was usually cooperative when being shaped and molded, but I found difficulty in smoothing my pinch pot out. The paddling step was the hardest process for me while creating my project. There always seemed to be a spot that needed to be re-done. It took patience and careful attention to detail to ensure that I wasn't  smoothing out one spot any more than another.