[april 2016 with dragon And colors 042]

I agree with you that the light piece is too pale. The darker one is very lovely. 

[sleeping cat bowl]

apply the slip to greenware then the shellac and resist process. Bisque and glaze then fire. Slip comes through the glaze.

[NOVA Kiln]

That is an interesting looking kiln and perfect solution for alternative firing techniques. GOOD FIND!

[meandbigpots]

I think about 8-10?  pounds for the bigger one.

[foilKdichr:cusu]

I am still experimenting. Raised the shelf 1 inch, raised the size of the chamber by 1 brick, lowered the firing temperature and slowed the firing down a little.

Same chemicals as always.

[Small raku kiln]

It does have 2 inches of insulation but I think it is best to keep it away from ground dampness by using cinderblocks and firebricks.

[image1 (1)]

Nice. I made the holes in the 1/2 gas line that intersected the larger pipe. This looks better. Good job.

[Small raku kiln]

It is cute...and light. I have 2 handles to add to the sides for simple lifting.

[barrel rakukilns]

Sprayed the fiber with sodium silicate to keep it from shedding.

[Large Bowl]

beautiful pattern! more patience than I have. Very nice work!

[Marcithrowingcylinder3]

demonstrating throwing.

[another obvara heart]

my favorite...I love a little brown on Obvara. 

[IMG 0848 (1)]

good contrast with the textures and obvara. 

[newly learned throwing technique]

Not bad for 66! almost 67!

[marcismcracklepot]

I hadn't thought about it that way but I was up to one elbow anyway!

[Think with your hands, speak with your heart]

Beautiful ribs. Using handmade tools is always a pleasure.

[^6 Red Glaze with 6006 Deep Crimson]

OXIDATION']

[Bailey's Red Orange ^6 Oxidation]

Oxidation as in the title.

I thought I labeled all of them.

[cone 6 Faux Celedon]

^6 oxidation faux celedon

[Obvara6 3:15copy]

no terra sig on these. 

Obvara works well on handbiuilt pieces.

[Immigrants4 copy]

Archival photos reprinted onto porcelain tiles. Immigrants represented from Punjabi tribe, Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Czech, Italians, Welsh, and current Central American refugees crossing . The idea was to represent various immigrants coming to America in different stages and who represent the diversity of our population.

 

[Immigrants15]

Archival photos reprinted onto porcelain tiles. Immigrants  entitled "Mi Familia Americana" represented from Punjabi tribe, Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Czech, Italians, Welsh, and current Central American refugees crossing the Rio Grande in Texas.

 

[Immigrants12 copy]

Archival photos reprinted onto porcelain tiles. Immigrants represented from Punjabi tribe, Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Czech, Italians, Welsh, and current Central American refugees crossing 

[Immigrants overview copy]

Archival photos reprinted onto porcelain tiles. Immigrants represented from Punjabi tribe, Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Czech, Italians, Welsh, and current Central American refugees crossing The idea was to represent various immigrants coming to America in different stages and who represent the diversity of our population. I call it Mi Familia Americana.

 

[foilfech3:17:14.sm]

yes. I explain the process on my website:

Marciaselsorstudio@icloud.com