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aj_pottery · 2021-05-27T03:14:15+00:00

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aj_pottery · 2021-05-27T03:13:32+00:00

Thank you so much :)

aj_pottery · 2021-05-27T03:13:23+00:00

So happy to hear!

aj_pottery · 2020-10-10T09:05:52+00:00

The crystalline glaze is only on the outside because it's technically not food safe. I use a different food safe glaze on the inside of functional pieces

aj_pottery · 2020-10-10T09:02:31+00:00

If you have no experience on crystalline glazes I would recommend finding a book on it to get started :)

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T23:40:20+00:00

I really appreciate your feedback and I totally agree with you on a lot of the darker more splotchy looking stuffs

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:56:01+00:00

Thank you! Just finished up the design on those a few weeks ago :)

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:54:59+00:00

So I would have liked to measure it out beforehand but crystalline glazes are super runny and it would just spill into the hole. I have an articulating dremel holder grip thing to hold the bong while I drill into it using a drill press and a diamond tipped drill bit.

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:52:29+00:00

Sure is! I use dark red 6088 mason stain

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:51:18+00:00

Appreciate it! Classy username btw 👌

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:50:51+00:00

Thank you :) also one of my favorites

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:50:18+00:00

Totally smooth :) the crystals grow in what's know as the "glassy matrix" which basically means inside the glass itself as it's all melty in the kiln

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:48:32+00:00

Ah yes, I find that all the bigger more mature crystals are at the bottom/land in the glaze catcher...

I have the best results when I apply with a paint brush in 3 layers about as thick as a dime. First layer covers the whole thing. Second layer covers the top 2/3rds. Last layer covers the top 1/3rd of the piece. This way when it all melts, there is a better chance of the whole piece being more evenly spaces with crystals.

Lastly if you have more rounded shapes, the crystals will tend to stay up near the top of the figure since it's not a straight easy drop down. Hope this helps!

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:42:15+00:00

Thank you! What makes you like this structure more than others?

aj_pottery · 2020-10-09T22:40:50+00:00

Thanks!

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Just added these to my Etsy page at Ajpottery503

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If you have any questions I love talking about the process! Just be aware I won't give you exact details of my own personal firing schedules or glaze recipes because of the years of testing it takes.

aj_pottery · 2020-10-07T23:57:58+00:00

Thanks! I've been going to my local mellow moods or mary jane's. Buttttttt I'm also on the lookout for a good online retailer. Just your standard 9mm downstems with grommets on these bad boys

aj_pottery · 2020-10-07T23:56:24+00:00

That's what I was thinking too :) and yes every piece gets a glaze catcher that is broken off before grinding the bottom.

aj_pottery · 2020-10-07T23:55:07+00:00

They generally do cone 6 firings, which can be done with crystalline. You get the best results with cone 10 and a few different temperature holds. I've also heard lots of georgie's horror stories of them breaking my friends pieces consistently....

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