All that scraping, re-applying, firing and vwah-la........cracked city! Not the work (TG) but the kiln wash. I am telling you, anyone who had to talk to me within 2 hours of that discovery (and you all know who you are, sorry) was treated to the frustrated ramblings of one PO'ed potter! The only saving grace was the fact that, even though the wash cracked and lifted, it didn't cause any permanent damage. But - oh - the fact that I can't fire right now is not good! Hopefully Mike down at StudioSalesPottery in Avon, NY will save the day for me. A quick trip down there today to investigate new kiln wash, get my supplies, and I hope to be on the road again.
The good news is the mug you see here today. I really like how this combination came out! It's different from what I've done in the past - but still 'feels' like my asthetic. Has that right 'matt to gloss' ratio I crave. Especially in functional. I don't think I'll ever like shiny on my scultures! Just doesn't feel right! (example below) I've now fired this twice trying to down-play the shiny, but still too much for my liking.
So today is 'ceramic fieldtrip' day! Maybe I'll bring my camera and document. Diana - you're in charge of the camera - I better focus on driving.
Bye
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