wugzie Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Iffy on where to ask this so if its misplaced please forgive... I want to add material wood or cotton to outside of pots or mugs after firing, i want the material to be seen through a clear adhesive that will not yellow or flake off for the (hopeful) life of the piece. It would be great if it looked like it was fired into the glaze (you get the idea). Does anyone have experience with any sort of stuff? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Just an FYI ... If you soak your material in slip you can drape it on the pots before firing. Fabric burns out and leaves the clay 'fabric' behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Do you want the wood or fabric encased in the adhesive? I'm assuming such a mug wouldn't be for everyday-throw-it-in-the-dishwasher use if it's got things applied to it after the firing. Can you provide more description? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wugzie Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Do you want the wood or fabric encased in the adhesive? I'm assuming such a mug wouldn't be for everyday-throw-it-in-the-dishwasher use if it's got things applied to it after the firing. Can you provide more description? Yes, wood encased in the adhesive after the firing process is complete is the idea. I see your point although with all the adhesives avail i would figure one would be clear and withstand dishwasher abuse. Hmm, i hasten to ask the home depot personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Jewelry resin might be a better option. Or perhaps some sort of marine varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Chris, that is an amazing looking technique that I will have to try. Thanks for posting. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Chris, at approximately what temperature does the fabric burn out? Is there a lot of smoke? Thanks. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 The fabric burns out during bisque and I was not in the garage to notice any smoke ... Depending on which fabrics you use the design can be fragile. That piece was draped with cheesecloth and it is very hard ... but some I made with lace were too delicate for daily use. More suitable for decoration. I have also used crochet doilies and light fabrics. I have never tried it with wood or plants ... But now I will one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 The fabric burns out during bisque and I was not in the garage to notice any smoke ... Depending on which fabrics you use the design can be fragile. That piece was draped with cheesecloth and it is very hard ... but some I made with lace were too delicate for daily use. More suitable for decoration. I have also used crochet doilies and light fabrics. I have never tried it with wood or plants ... But now I will one day. Yes the prob I ran into is that the object/fabric has to absorb the slip, with bark and plants the slip tends to crack off in the drying process.... anyone found a way of getting around this? I have some amazing curled bark from euc. trees which shed their bark annually, it keeps dragging me back, persuading me to try again, I am resisting but would love a way around this prob. aside from casting a mold as I am allergic to this, head job here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I had an instructor that would dip sticks into paper clay slip and fire the stick out. Yes it's a bit smoky. I apologize for the resoloution of the photo. It's the only one I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I'm going to bisque fire a piece with slip-dipped wrapped fabric this weekend and I'll stay close while its firing and let you know how it turns out. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Here is my first attempt of soaking fabric in slip just out of the bisque firing. Now for a nice glaze that will feature that texture. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Nice texture indeed Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I am wondering how much of the fabric, string, whatever would burn out if you heated the greenware in a cooking grill? Maybe reduce wear/tear on the kiln elements if you got rid of the burn-out before firing as bisque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 paul, you are well on your way to making the lace dolls that were so popular in the 1950s. find a lacy cotton doily, shape it into a cone and add a head with hair made with a garlic press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slparish66 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Here is my first attempt of soaking fabric in slip just out of the bisque firing. Now for a nice glaze that will feature that texture. Paul Paul, what fabric did you use? And was there a lot of smoke? I fire in a community center, and have to be very respectful and not create a mess (smoke, noise, explosion, glaze). This looks awesome- I hope you post the finished picture too. Best, Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 It was a cotton fabric and I didn't see smoke but I could smell it burning for awhile. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Here is the finished product. The glaze is Amaco Potter's Choice Oatmeal. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 very nice! see, it isn't so hard,is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhPotter Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Paul, Very cool. I love texture. Well worth experimenting with. Very well done pot. Chris, Thanks for the idea and inspiration. This forum is like going to a lab everyday with various experiments going on. Always something new to explore and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Bruce, that sounds like a great idea. When I drag out my grill in the spring I'll try it. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhPotter Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Chris/ Paul - At what stage is the slipped, textured item applied? When the piece is thrown? When the piece is at handle applying stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 after setting a foot rim is a good time. the trimming is done and the clay is still soft enough to accept cloth additons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhPotter Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks OldLady - will be trying this very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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