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.