Here are the bowls glazed. Disappointed in the "black" slip turning green in the firing because I think the black would make a much stronger appearence against the green Celadon glaze. Don't know if I'll try it again or not, it's alot of work. I'm always unsatisfied with my finished pieces. There always seems to be something missing in them that keeps them from seeming like quality pots. Maybe I just have unrealistic expectations or maybe I just haven't found my voice yet.
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Oh, I think they are really great! Very handsome. Maybe in a day or two you will see them as I do! But I sure know the 'trap' our expectations are! Too bad we develop such clear images of what we want to come out of the kiln. Does not give much flexibility. But I REALLY like these bowls! Gay
Thanks Gay. They supposedly have correctly mixed the black slip at school now, so maybe I'll try again. I don't mind these for use in my kitchen. But I always try to visulize my finished pieces next to professional pieces and it's always painfully obvious to me which looks professional and which one looks amateurish. Maybe one day I'll overcome that expectation trap. Thanks for commenting.
Bert - I constantly do that -- think my work doesn't measure up to the 'professionalism' I am striving for. Your bowls are really wonderful. But I understand how hard it is to let go of expectations.
I think they look great. Anytime you mix slip and glaze things are going to change. I'm trying to figure out the "greenish" black under the celadon. It makes me long for my soda kiln to still be operational. I started doing this decoration so that whenever I switch back to wood or soda it will relate to the reduction ware of late.
My latest batch of work is mostly porcelain so I may leave the slip unglazed and see how that band of textural difference works in reduction.
I know I owe you an email...I've got to get better at responding. I really appreciate you contacting me and good luck with your next batch....if you figure out a quicker way of getting the results...please let me know...I could always use some extra time in the day.
Best,
Keith
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