Jump to content

Wood Fire Effects Question


LeeU

Recommended Posts

It's has o be something in the forming process. The line spacing is too regular to be a kiln affect. Too mechanical. If it is from the kiln then those are very special pieces. I'm trying to imagine how the contraction and expansion of clay, or kiln contribution would create this......

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting. I notice even in oxidation when applying something like a semi transparent celedon it accents the throwing / trimming lines and even the indiscernable curvature of the form. I'm sure an iron oxide wash would accentuate the piece as well. Try to really compress the outside of the clay with a rib and or running a chamoi cloth over the piece at leather hard or even a sponge over the piece when its dried into greenware. It will take the edge off any imperfections. Or on the other side of it, make these suckers stand out even more and exagerate the lines! The sky is the limit! I think the lines look great myself!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I do ripped and torn sculptural slab work, and use a wire cutter through a wedged block of clay to give me the foundation. These lines were not discernible to the eye so they seemed to just "emerge" during the firing. The photo is highly enlarged for detail. I am so psyched about getting started on the resumption of my journey on a clay path!! Just from that one firing I have a dozen ideas and mini-projects. Not to come across like a groupie, but all my thanks go to John Baymore and Maureen Mills, who helped make this happen for me (the NH anagama firing), at the last possible minute.   

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.