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∆6 oxidizing electric firing.

∆6 oxidizing electric firing.

Cinco de Mayo

Flower of Life pattern.
Cobalt oxide under a turquoise crackle glaze. I love the way the cobalt bleeds a little near the bottom but stays crisp near the top.
11.5" tall.
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Priceless.

A Hug between two of my favorite glazes.
 
I love anthropomorphic pots and this piece captures that feeling very well.

A Hug between two of my favorite glazes.
 
I love anthropomorphic pots and this piece captures that feeling very well.

A Hug between two of my favorite glazes.
 
I love anthropomorphic pots and this piece captures that feeling very well.

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Brush wax with cobalt oxide was applied to make the river so this decorative large bowl has a slight texture to it.

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Wall hanging piece. Bare iron oxide with a glossy blue rim darkened by iron.

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At the start of a normal day.

Sixteen of these little bottle vases were made
Sixteen little cats snuck into the kiln and started to play :-)

Iron oxide washed, celadon glaze.

One of those personal, artistic pieces.
 
∆6 oxidation

∆6 oxidation

Individually thrown and carved pieces

For challenge #6 (self portrait)

Student work from a class I teach

Individually thrown and carved pieces

Each tile is ~7.5" by 5.5"
Combinations of zinc-cobalt and iron oxide were used.
 
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A brief moment of clarity as the cobalt comes to life.

White clay and the same clay with iron oxide wedged into it. The piece was dunked in glaze and then scraped away leaving a pronounced coil texture.
 
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Two fake celadon glazes. These lovely ladies were my test pieces!
∆6 oxidizing electric firing.