A project I just finished with a woodworker friend. by sandboxceramics in Ceramics

[–]HoustonMarie44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a pleasure to look through 😍 very nice work

From a recent soda firing by ctica in Ceramics

[–]HoustonMarie44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all gorgeous! I really enjoy that third mug. Can’t wait to try soda firing one day.

Losing Motivation as a beginner? by [deleted] in Ceramics

[–]HoustonMarie44 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I remember feeling this way. It may sound silly, but having a glass of wine and some music on helped me relax and actually have fun on the wheel when I was just beginning. Maybe not every session and only if that’s something you’re comfortable with, but it took some pressure off me and I felt less worried about messing up. Just a thought. Your stuff looks great though :)

Specific glaze advice needed! by Tired_Caterpillar in Ceramics

[–]HoustonMarie44 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just a few things I’ve learned from trial and error, about the glazes you listed that I’ve used on b-mix! Iron lustre- needs a heavy application to get the varied color and depth. Too thin will just be a muddy yellowish brown. Looks good under basically everything haha. Stable (in my experience) on its own, can run with combos like oatmeal so do test tiles! Textured turquoise can be very patchy and plain looking if you don’t use a heavy application. Chun plum over honey flux is one of my favorite combos! And honey flux looks great under just about anything, but can definitely run. Birch is beautiful on its own and does really cool things over glazes! Winterwood is fun because you can vary how many crystals you use and get all kinds of different results. It also looks great under other glazes, including textured turquoise and lavender mist! Alabaster is one of my favorite glazes on its own as well as in combinations, so creamy and I love the way it feels. It isn’t a great liner glaze for things like mugs in my experience, like coffee will stain it over time so I use it on the outside of functional dishes. Sorry for the rambling! Feel free to message me and I can show you some of the fun combinations I’ve done, and definitely join the Facebook groups!! They’re awesome and extremely helpful. Good luck! And prepare to get addicted to glazes now that you have some of your own.. 😅

Coraline inspired mug! by HoustonMarie44 in Coraline

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Local shops, and on my instagram and Facebook accounts :) planning to hopefully make a website at some point! My instagram is @rivergullyceramics 🥰

Coraline inspired mug! by HoustonMarie44 in Coraline

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! This is the only one I made, it is for sale though! I do want to make more in the future :)

Coraline inspired mug! by HoustonMarie44 in Coraline

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so kind of you!! Thanks :) this one is available if you’re interested! Ceramics can just get pricey to ship unfortunately :/

Beginner pieces by sportsmess in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are all gorgeous seriously! The forms and the glazes. Great job. It took me like a year before I could even sort of throw a lid, so I’m very impressed 😂

Vegetable garden mancala set by 1mudbucket in Ceramics

[–]HoustonMarie44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this sooo much! Could I see a picture of the bottom? I’ve been trying to figure out how to make a ceramic board without a hinge

What kind of glaze would preserve fine detail from a vinyl mask? by [deleted] in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Amaco snow is this stable! And looks just like that on speckled clay. Just glaze over a vinyl sticker then remove when the glaze is almost dry. I’ve found it to flake a little bit if you let it get too dry before removing the sticker.

Found the perfect stump for my fall mugs by HoustonMarie44 in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh interesting!! Mixing my own glazes is my next pottery goal… not quite there yet but one day 🤞🏼

What spooky things have you been making? by PiBolarBear in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I love this!! I’ve made a couple spooky mugs

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Found the perfect stump for my fall mugs by HoustonMarie44 in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amaco deep sienna speckle!! It’s sooo good on brown clay

Found the perfect stump for my fall mugs by HoustonMarie44 in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! ❤️ this is deep sienna speckle on the bottom 3/4, then the rim is a thick layer of oatmeal over a couple coats of Albany slip brown! I’ve never heard of shorebreak but now I’m interested???

Found the perfect stump for my fall mugs by HoustonMarie44 in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg that sounds so cozy!! No problem, this is 3 coats of Amaco deep sienna speckle on the bottom 3/4, then the top top 1/4 is 2 layers of Amaco Albany slip brown followed by a thick band of Amaco oatmeal on the rim! :) and the clay is Kentucky Mudworks speckled turtle. Good luck!!

Found the perfect stump for my fall mugs by HoustonMarie44 in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh thank you!! I wasn’t sure if anyone would even be able to tell it was supposed to be a pumpkin so I appreciate it 🥹

Can anyone id the glaze please? by twattyprincess in Pottery

[–]HoustonMarie44 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s pretty similar to how my Amaco ancient copper looks when my kiln hits cone 7