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How To Add Thin Objects To Outside Of Fired Pots?


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Iffy on where to ask this so if its misplaced please forgive... 

 

I want to add material wood or cotton to outside of pots or mugs after firing, i want the material to be seen through a clear adhesive that will not yellow or flake off for the (hopeful) life of the piece.  It would be great if it looked like it was fired into the glaze (you get the idea). Does anyone have experience with any sort of stuff? 

 

Thanks!

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Do you want the wood or fabric encased in the adhesive? I'm assuming such a mug wouldn't be for everyday-throw-it-in-the-dishwasher use if it's got things applied to it after the firing. Can you provide more description?

 

Yes, wood encased in the adhesive after the firing process is complete is the idea. I see your point although with all the adhesives avail i would figure one would be clear and withstand dishwasher abuse. Hmm, i hasten to ask the home depot personnel. :)

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The fabric burns out during bisque and I was not in the garage to notice any smoke ... Depending on which fabrics you use the design can be fragile. That piece was draped with cheesecloth and it is very hard ... but some I made with lace were too delicate for daily use. More suitable for decoration. I have also used crochet doilies and light fabrics.

I have never tried it with wood or plants ... But now I will one day.

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The fabric burns out during bisque and I was not in the garage to notice any smoke ... Depending on which fabrics you use the design can be fragile. That piece was draped with cheesecloth and it is very hard ... but some I made with lace were too delicate for daily use. More suitable for decoration. I have also used crochet doilies and light fabrics.

I have never tried it with wood or plants ... But now I will one day.

Yes the prob I ran into is that the object/fabric has to absorb the slip, with bark and plants the slip tends to crack off in the drying process.... anyone found a way of getting around this? I have some amazing curled bark from euc. trees which shed their bark annually, it keeps dragging me back, persuading me to try again, I am resisting but would love a way around this prob. aside from casting a mold as I am allergic to this, head job here..

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  • 2 weeks later...

Here is my first attempt of soaking fabric in slip just out of the bisque firing. Now for a nice glaze that will feature that texture.

 

Paul

Paul, what fabric did you use? And was there a lot of smoke? I fire in a community center, and have to be very respectful and not create a mess (smoke, noise, explosion, glaze). This looks awesome- I hope you post the finished picture too.

Best,

Susan

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