terraforma Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 In the studio I used to frequent, many of us would sprinkle ash over freshly glazed, still-wet pots for that nice drip effect. I already knew by previous examples which glazes would provide the best effects. I'm now in a new studio, still adapting to a new and unfamiliar glaze selection, so I'm back to square one in a way. If I want to try some ash-enhancing, is there any rule of thumb about which types of glaze respond best to this technique? Glossy vs. matte? Runny vs. stiff? Glazes with particular base materials or colorants? I have some mesquite charcoal (BBQ ) ash, and some from a fireplace. This is all in reference to cone 10 reduction firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJR Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I am thinking that you would probably want to avoid the runny glazes as ash is a flux, and will cause your glazes to run even further. I think you can apply it to any glaze -Shino, Temmoku, White Matt. Check out Simon Leach on youtube. He dusts his GP bowls. No glaze on the outside, just ash. Have fun! TJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terraforma Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks for your note, TJR—makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iforgot Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I wouldn't really know but my best guess is trying it with HT51. Good Luck!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I have never used ash before. Can it be used in cone 6 oxidation? What would happen? Will it affect other pots in the kiln? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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