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yeah i think im finally getting there, end of semester that is!!!!
I only have two more firings, and an essay, and two research assignments!!! I hope!
I tested a cone 10 reduction today it only took 9 hours, ide never done it that quickly in that kiln, usually 12hours firing time..which seems such as waste for three tiny tiles...
I think i got a little too brave with one of my series, using cobalt ox wash, im afraid that its going to be too bright, so ive been sanding like crazy to take some of it off...i think i may subdue it a little with some black iron ox, just to be safe, and stick to my personal character!
Then I have to boil bars of fired clay for two hours, to test the water absorbtion...tedious...tables, maths...i guess its all relevent but it seems to get in the way for what i really want to do...
I also did a black firing today...in a kiln, and oh my lordy...we had oil anf flames every where... I was trying to fill in gaps where the burners went with fire clay and then whoh there's flames coming out two other holes, scary business!!! Id like to try it the way that the primitives did it...or as the south americans still do...it seems safer and less toxic...
I cant wait to start throwing again! I just cant seem to do it while there are distractions...Now that it is end of semester most of the little mighty mites will be off for thier holiday adventures!!!woohoo that leaves the studio nice and quiet for the people who want to get work done!!! and frees up the knowledgeable people for advice...Im going to keep going till christmas (hopefully get some xmas pressies made), then i go back a month early a get a good start!! Well its head down for the next few days!
I only have two more firings, and an essay, and two research assignments!!! I hope!
I tested a cone 10 reduction today it only took 9 hours, ide never done it that quickly in that kiln, usually 12hours firing time..which seems such as waste for three tiny tiles...
I think i got a little too brave with one of my series, using cobalt ox wash, im afraid that its going to be too bright, so ive been sanding like crazy to take some of it off...i think i may subdue it a little with some black iron ox, just to be safe, and stick to my personal character!
Then I have to boil bars of fired clay for two hours, to test the water absorbtion...tedious...tables, maths...i guess its all relevent but it seems to get in the way for what i really want to do...
I also did a black firing today...in a kiln, and oh my lordy...we had oil anf flames every where... I was trying to fill in gaps where the burners went with fire clay and then whoh there's flames coming out two other holes, scary business!!! Id like to try it the way that the primitives did it...or as the south americans still do...it seems safer and less toxic...
I cant wait to start throwing again! I just cant seem to do it while there are distractions...Now that it is end of semester most of the little mighty mites will be off for thier holiday adventures!!!woohoo that leaves the studio nice and quiet for the people who want to get work done!!! and frees up the knowledgeable people for advice...Im going to keep going till christmas (hopefully get some xmas pressies made), then i go back a month early a get a good start!! Well its head down for the next few days!