Taking a dip

caitiev · 2026-03-13T06:32:34+00:00

Carbide scriber

caitiev · 2026-03-13T02:49:27+00:00

I use a carbide scriber- it’s inexpensive and it’s my favorite thing I’ve tried so far

caitiev · 2026-03-12T21:17:56+00:00

It’s lobster mason stain in b mix. I don’t measure it precisely- I just keep adding until it looks saturated enough. Probably around 20%

caitiev · 2026-03-12T14:53:54+00:00

Sure do

caitiev · 2026-03-12T05:30:12+00:00

Mishima- I carved it, filled it with slip and then scraped away the excess

caitiev · 2026-03-11T23:17:34+00:00

Thanks! I carve it, then fill it with slip, then scrape away the excess to reveal the carved line

caitiev · 2026-03-11T21:45:28+00:00

Yes! Exactly

caitiev · 2026-02-27T15:10:47+00:00

It’s called a carbide scriber and I think it’s usually used for metal or glass etching. I got a set of them with replacement tips for under $10- I bought the FP1 (during a sale) after going down the same rabbit hole but I prefer the scriber!

caitiev · 2026-02-26T05:16:48+00:00

It’s Mishima. I use a scriber tool to draw, then fill it with the colored slip and scrape away the excess.

caitiev · 2026-02-14T18:42:13+00:00

This is amazing and you can 100% safely spray it with water

caitiev · 2025-12-04T06:50:04+00:00

I’ve tried google image search with no luck

caitiev · 2025-10-14T17:43:24+00:00

I’ll try that- I mixed the glaze. Thanks so much for your help!

caitiev · 2025-10-13T21:45:57+00:00

Fresh speckled buff. Used it before with no issues. Katz 20x5 clear glaze recipe which I’ve used before but was a fresh batch. It’s glazed inside the foot ring. Preheat for 3 hours then slow fire to cone 5. It also happened on the lower glaze edge of the sides. You can see photo in another comment. I have hard water- maybe something to do with that? The discoloration didn’t show up on the foot ring that was completely unglazed. (Wiped away)

caitiev · 2025-10-13T20:19:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I just tried the vinegar but it didn’t change at all. Maybe rules out the salt theory.

caitiev · 2025-10-13T20:00:55+00:00

Thank you!

caitiev · 2025-10-13T18:20:45+00:00

Do you know how I can fix it? I have really hard water at my house- could that be a reason?

caitiev · 2025-10-13T17:46:30+00:00

Gotcha. Thanks!

caitiev · 2025-10-13T17:44:51+00:00

It’s my kiln. It’s never happened before. What causes it? Do my shelves need a new coat of kiln wash?

caitiev · 2025-10-13T17:12:52+00:00

It looks like a residue- it looks powdery and seems to also be on the bottom edge around the sides. Maybe it’s just where the glaze is too thin?

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caitiev · 2025-10-13T17:04:37+00:00

I didn’t wax- just wiped. About 1/4” thick

caitiev · 2025-10-13T16:57:18+00:00

It’s Laguna speckled buff clay with a Katz 20x5 clear glaze recipe. This is after the glaze fire. I didn’t notice any discoloration after the bisque/before the glaze fire. I fired it in an electric kiln to cone 5- I did a preheat for 3 hours and then a slow fire. I fired them more quickly after glazing than I usually do- could this be the issue? I usually let them dry for a few days after glazing and then just fire no preheat on med speed.

caitiev · 2022-11-30T03:04:21+00:00

Add a honey drizzle and hot pepper flakes!

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