Cavy Fire Studios Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Okay. I have seen some dee-lish-us and positively drool-worthy stoneware and porcelain work on this forum, but I'm kinda wondering something... Where are all my terracotta-luvvin' buddies at?! I feel kinda by my lonesome here! Give a shout and post some pics of your iron red glory! Here's a mug I did with white slip and underglaze. Fired to sitter ^03 to make it a wee more vitreous. ♥ What's your favorite thing to make with terracotta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 This is a much better and more visible example of strong contrast in your work. Much better than the mug in your insecurity thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wasn't that other one un-fired? I imagine it looks more like this now. GuineaP, I really really really love your work and especially the critters!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavy Fire Studios Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Butbutbut...the other one was greenware!! It will look just like this when it is all glazed up and fired... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 well that makes a big difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 OK Guinea , new rule for you... no more green ware pictures LOL... Cool Gecko , cant let my daughter see it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavy Fire Studios Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Heehee, well if it's any assurance, that mug already sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteria Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I really like your piece, Guinea! I haven't worked with terracotta much but it was available in the previous studio I was part of...and I was definitely hooked! I moved a few months ago and unfortunately there isn't any terracotta available in the studio I've recently joined, but I hope to get back to it someday. I've posted a picture of a shallow bowl that I made with terracotta, majolica and majolica paint(?). I loved the vibrant colors that we could achieve with lower fire and on the white glaze... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavy Fire Studios Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Omg those are adorable! I always marvel at people who can use maijolica and make it look nice. I use white slip over the terracotta for my underglaze painting. I find it is so much more stable and my slip recipe luvvvvs my underglaze! My black is so rich and dark. I just put a good clear over it, and voila! I sometimes use white earthware, too, but I like my terracotta the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteria Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yes! Terracotta was like throwing with butter I loved it! The closest I've come to replicating that feeling since then has been throwing with porcelain...but then it is so finicky with the amount of water you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabama Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hey, Last week I received a book thru a library's interlibrary system named "French Colonial Pottery: An International Conference" 2007 to look at before I buy. The book is mostly faience and about 11 pieces of stoneware. The examples are in color. The book covers French faience from archaelogical sites in the USA, Canada, and France. The cost is $75.00 and is published thru the Northwestern Univ. Press. All the examples in my "Tunica Treasure" book, (most of which are in this new book) are in black and white. See ya, Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Here is a freeze proof clay surviving in Montana at the bray Foundation. Chip worked at the Bray as the manager of the Clay Business. Chip Clauson's Freeze Proof Terra Cotta Batch % Hawthorne Fire Clay.............. 20....... 9 C and C Ball....... 50........ 21 Red Art................................100....... 43 Talc .... ............... 15......... 6 Muddox Grog .......... 50............... 21 .5 Barium Carbonate Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Marcia, is that "freeze-proof in the raw" or freeze-proof after firing, like for outdoor pots and sculpture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 After firing. It would be difficult to have water based raw clay freeze proof.It is for handbuilt sculpture/architectural work. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 What's the barium for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 prevents scumming on the surface. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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