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  1. ChenowethArts
    House Wine 2
    Joseph, Thanks. Yes. I made 4 of those pots and need to make more. I priced the first one for a show so high, thinking that I would be taking it home as a model for future projects...it was the first piece that sold and walked out the door. I do have the Community Challenge for the encouragement to try something a little 'off-the-wall'. -Paul
  2. ChenowethArts
    House Wine 2
    Thanks all! Sydnee...good point. I would call this 'busy' and will concede to doing so intentionally. It seems to be easier to 'scale back' or 'tone down' than to figure out 'what's missing?'. This is just the second full-size piece of this design...the first was to dark, lacked 'punch', and wasn't all that interesting from all sides. Somewhere in the middle, I want to find something that is better than 'good' and headed in the direction of 'best'. Nerd...my friends keep me humble (for the most part). At my tender age "crazy old potter" may be just the reputation I need/deserve Mark, Thanks! Peace, -Paul
  3. ChenowethArts
    House Wine 2

    From the album: Forum Discussion Images

    This is the second "House Wine" vessel that I made. This time, underglaze transfers were added in an effort to build more depth to the surface. These are fun to make but seem to require a good bit of time on the workbench. This one is headed for a November show.

    © Copyright 2016 - Paul M. Chenoweth - Nashville, TN USA. All right reserved.

  4. ChenowethArts
    House Wine 2 - Lid Close-up

    From the album: Forum Discussion Images

    This is a close-up of the lid/stopper for the "House Wine" vessel. I like sneaking in some detail work on areas that don't show when the top is in place.

    © Copyright 2016 - Paul M. Chenoweth - Nashville, TN USA. All right reserved.

  5. ChenowethArts

    Yes. I have a new gravatar...some young kid with a white beard :) (Note: I have to upload from a URL, not by browsing to an image on my computer).

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    2. SydneyGee

      SydneyGee

      Lucky you even have an avatar ;)

    3. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      Notifying forum board: someone hi-jacked Paul's account.

    4. ChenowethArts

      ChenowethArts

      ...you'd think the least they could do is put more hair on the top, right? :)

  6. ChenowethArts
    House on the House - Image transfer detail
    Thanks Mark! -Paul
  7. ChenowethArts
    Keyboard Mug - Note Handle
    Advice well taken, glazenerd. Thanks. I have received other good advice as well regarding a price structure...and I am doing my best to avoid under-pricing. -Paul
  8. ChenowethArts
    House on the House - Image transfer detail
    Thanks, Sydney!
  9. ChenowethArts
    House on the House...
    Thanks GiselleNo5! I'm adjusting to releasing 'control'...and that's a stretch for me. -Paul
  10. ChenowethArts
    Tennis Net Mugs - Name Imprinted
    Thanks Roberta!
  11. ChenowethArts

    I have new Gallery images of mugs with underglaze image transfers from my CriCut Explore silkscreen tests...meander over and take a look, pls.

    1. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

      VERY NICE! I've been wanting a CriCut for awhile but only if I can program it with my own drawings. It would cut down on production time of some of my more elaborate patterns. How do you find it to use? Are you using preloaded images or your own?

  12. ChenowethArts
    House on the House - Image transfer detail

    From the album: Custom Mugs and Commission Concepts

    Handbuilt stoneware mugs, approximately 12oz capacity, fired cone10. Surface treatment includes 3-d dwelling, carved-out hillside community, and underglaze image transfers. The transfers are new to me...using a CriCut Explore to create silkscreen masks through which thickened underglaze is printed onto rice paper. Once dried, the surface of the mug is coated in underglaze, the transfer is sprayed until saturated, and then pressed/burnished (with pint side to the mug) onto the bisque fired surface. I'm not yet comfortable enough with this technique to try it on greenware but it should work equally well. Certainly there is a story to these mugs...the short version centers around work in some of the poorest slums in Central/South America in contrast with visits to numerous iconic cites in Europe.

    © Copyright 2016 - Paul M. Chenoweth, Nashville, Tennessee USA. All rights reserved.

  13. ChenowethArts
    House on the House - Image transfer detail

    From the album: Custom Mugs and Commission Concepts

    Handbuilt stoneware mug, approximately 12oz capacity, fired cone10. Surface treatment includes 3-d dwelling, carved-out hillside community, and underglaze image transfers. The transfers are new to me...using a CriCut Explore to create silkscreen masks through which thickened underglaze is printed onto rice paper. Once dried, the surface of the mug is coated in underglaze, the transfer is sprayed until saturated, and then pressed/burnished (with pint side to the mug) onto the bisque fired surface. I'm not yet comfortable enough with this technique to try it on greenware but it should work equally well. Certainly there is a story to these mugs...the short version centers around work in some of the poorest slums in Central/South America in contrast with visits to numerous iconic cites in Europe.

    © Copyright 2016 - Paul M. Chenoweth, Nashville, Tennessee USA. All rights reserved.

  14. ChenowethArts
    House on the House on the... Image Transfers

    From the album: Custom Mugs and Commission Concepts

    Handbuilt stoneware mugs, approximately 12oz capacity, fired cone10. Surface treatment includes 3-d dwelling, carved-out hillside community, and underglaze image transfers. The transfers are new to me...using a CriCut Explore to create silkscreen masks through which thickened underglaze is printed onto rice paper. Once dried, the surface of the mug is coated in underglaze, the transfer is sprayed until saturated, and then pressed/burnished (with pint side to the mug) onto the bisque fired surface. I'm not yet comfortable enough with this technique to try it on greenware but it should work equally well. Certainly there is a story to these mugs...the short version centers around work in some of the poorest slums in Central/South America in contrast with visits to numerous iconic cites in Europe.

    © Copyright 2016 - Paul M. Chenoweth, Nashville, Tennessee USA. All rights reserved.

  15. ChenowethArts
    House on the House...

    From the album: Custom Mugs and Commission Concepts

    Handbuilt stoneware mugs, approximately 12oz capacity, fired cone10. Surface treatment includes 3-d dwelling, carved-out hillside community, and underglaze image transfers. The transfers are new to me...using a CriCut Explore to create silkscreen masks through which thickened underglaze is printed onto rice paper. Once dried, the surface of the mug is coated in underglaze, the transfer is sprayed until saturated, and then pressed/burnished (with pint side to the mug) onto the bisque fired surface. I'm not yet comfortable enough with this technique to try it on greenware but it should work equally well. Certainly there is a story to these mugs...the short version centers around work in some of the poorest slums in Central/South America in contrast with visits to numerous iconic cites in Europe.

    © Copyright 2016 - Paul M. Chenoweth, Nashville, Tennessee USA. All rights reserved.

  16. ChenowethArts

    My very first gallon-sized container of underglaze arrived at the studio yesterday...this clay stuff is starting to look serious :)

    1. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

      :) :)
  17. ChenowethArts

    A full, but beautiful Fall afternoon of spraying glaze and loading the gas kiln. So nice to be able to work outside!

    1. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

      I adore fall ...

  18. ChenowethArts
    slab roller and glazing table
    This is impressive, Lee! -Paul
  19. ChenowethArts

    First efforts at using CriCut for silkscreen, printing underglaze onto rice paper, and then transferring images to pots...pretty darned successful. 'Learned a lot!

    1. Roberta12

      Roberta12

      Good!!! I have been wanting to try that. My friend has a Cricut, so hopefully I can trade some things for using her machine. I want to see pics.

    2. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      If the rice paper fails: sprinkle some soy sauce onit: then roll some alpha sprouts inside.

  20. ChenowethArts

    Glaze fire cooling day and I'm already out of fingernails to chew...oh, the agony! :)

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    2. Joseph Fireborn

      Joseph Fireborn

      Isn't that the best.......... I get that with about 95% of my test. There is always a single gem if you look hard enough in the sunlight.

    3. SydneyGee

      SydneyGee

      What did you fire? (:

       

    4. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      The reason I took candy out of my studio: was nibbling on it instead of my nails. Nails have fewer calories.

  21. ChenowethArts

    I'm just now getting on the screenprinting bandwagon for transfers...and the CriCut option for making silkscreen masks is a game changer...yep, that's all I need...another ADHD design option #smh

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    2. Callie Beller Diesel

      Callie Beller Diesel

      Hey! What have you got against the ADHD squirrel?!?

    3. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      I know something about obsessive behaviors.

    4. Marko

      Marko

      I haven't screen printed using stencils, but it's something I hope to do this year. I have a Silhouette Portrait. It I choose it because it integrates well with Adobe Illustrator. I use mine for stencils. And, Paul, it's only ADHD, for well, what was I talking about? hehe. Enjoy my friend. Oh, I went to YouTube University to learn how. Grajumentated tip of the glass. ;)

  22. ChenowethArts

    I've been asked to make some bisque molds for chili bowls...as persnickety as I am about trimming feet, trimming the bottom completely round may put me into therapy :)

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    2. ChenowethArts

      ChenowethArts

      I survived, GlazeNerd...although I was Riesling-ing footer clay everywhere!

    3. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      Wait until I start throwing here soon. I will be redoing the walls with mud slung plaster technique.

    4. Marko

      Marko

      I'm not sure what all this means, but take pictures, please.

  23. ChenowethArts

    Invited to do a pop-up show at 'last minute'...said, "OK" because it is less than a mile from home and will last only 3 hrs. I can do this :)

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    2. Roberta12

      Roberta12

      Outdoor shows take a certain amount of courage.

    3. GiselleNo5

      GiselleNo5

      Lol Ohhhh no!

    4. Marko

      Marko

      Probably a little late, but heck, congratulations. You can did it?

  24. ChenowethArts

    This semester I'm starting the transition from Cone 10 reduction to Cone 6...is that like moving to "the dark side"? :)

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    2. Marcia Selsor

      Marcia Selsor

      I think glazes for 0xidation cost more than reduction because you use a higher percentage of metallic oxides for the colorants. It isn't a matter of temperature.

       

    3. Marcia Selsor

      Marcia Selsor

      and you don't need frits. You use more fluxes like Neph Syn. Spars,

    4. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      Thats it!! According to the Equal Oxidation Act of 1964, kiln environments must not show bias towards reduction. I will be filing a complaint with the National Frit Review. Board.

  25. ChenowethArts

    It is glaze firing day...I seem to forget just how hot it can get in the kiln room when the outside/combustion air is coming in at 95F+. The pots are reducing and apparently so am I :)

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    2. ChenowethArts

      ChenowethArts

      <-- Doesn't flash. Rarely runs. Cracks up occasionally. Bottom is too thick.

    3. glazenerd

      glazenerd

      "cracking" up over here!

    4. Cavy Fire Studios

      Cavy Fire Studios

      Sauna and a show!! -whistles!- ;)

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