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@jsmoove My background is also in photography and my projects of late have revolved around getting a stable photographic image on ^10 ceramics. I've not tried any glass work but am having plenty of success with a handful of techniques, most of which involve direct contact exposure with a large format negative. I've previously posted a few imageson the forum here so won't take up additional space re-posting those but the ones here are more recent takes on the two most successful techniques: cyanotype and gum bichromate. Cyanotype is lovely, both unfired and fired. Although it's main light sensitive constituent is iron, the iron is fugitive at higher temps. I've not yet tested it's high limit but at bisque it comes off a nice toasty brown. The gum bichromate is just like the paper print process though instead of watercolor pigment typically used, I mix mason stains or Manganese Dioxide with either Gerstley Borate, Frit 3124 or some clear glaze recipe as a binder. So far all of my tests are on slabs but I'm constructing an exposure unit that will allow for 360 degree exposure for taller thrown work. I know it's a bit off topic from the ground glass rod query in the op but it does speak to the process of fixing true photographic images onto a ceramic substrate. There are a couple of other processes I'm exploring but the results have been a bit weak so far, but still have some possibilities. Happy to discuss if you're interested.

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I'm inclined to do both. And I agree with Bill Kielb on thanking you Bob Magnuson.

Thank you LT! I suppose the cyanotype tree was very popular. I was not there when the kiln was unloaded and that one piece mysteriously disappeared. While I'm pleased someone is enjoying it I did want to see how it behaved in reduction. I've only got a few bisque tests so far. They turn a golden brown. Hoping and expecting the reduction will intensify on the next glaze firing, whenever that is.

Ah, apologies for my misunderstanding then. These are from photographs I've taken. Some are turned into silkscreens, like these. Some become stencils. I also do actual photo processes like cyanotype on clay. Like the attached. Eventually, I'll come up with a process I can apply to something other than a test slab or tile.

Nothing, if you put it like that. Demeter, on the other hand, was allegedly goddess of harvest and fertility. Andromeda was slated to be sacrificed to the kraken (not the Sydney Powell one). Apologies for offending your sensibilities.

Really perfect as is!

Yes, it is.

Lucky them! It's beautiful!

Hamer's "The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques" A favorite of mine.

Working on test for a Greek mythology set.

I can attest that these are wonderful. And another bit of technology I would be unwilling to be forego. Good for you!

I'm unwilling to give up my cameras, printers, silkscreen materials, and nicely fritted mason stains just to be what some might consider a purist. Neither am I ever likely to pursue having a 3d printer for clay, so, I'll stay right here in the middle.

Pretty sure if I did that my wife would find a way to take me off somewhere and misplace me.

Yep. Pretty chuffed!

It arrived today. I think I'll be keeping this one close by.

They said they moved a number of times and the wheel 'sustained some damage' before its abandonment. Like the wheel, I haven't seen that friend again. Not that I'm bitter.

My silliest, though, not the silliest of anyone ever. Certainly the most boring... I loaned my Brent C wheel to a 'friend' before I went traveling. Never saw it again. My new Thomas Stuart is on its way though.

He should be up and about in no time. Fine work!

Any chance of posting images on the finished firing? Would love to see.

Today it rained. Yesterday it rained. Day before that, it rained. I like the rain but my tomatoes are treading water. So envious of you good folk with full on studios and kilns. I shall go now and roll another slab.

I've been working on transferring photographic images to clay. I've read the myriad of image transfer techniques and am fiddling with my own addition to that Lots of misses but a few show some promise. I won't be able to fire until the exile is lifted. Meanwhile... more adjustments. Then the fun part will be placing them actual pieces.