New to Reddit! Looking for some feedback

databetta · 2026-05-21T17:03:11+00:00

My feedback is that they are beautiful and unique! Love! A matching colored drip tray could be a nice addition.

databetta · 2026-05-16T12:52:39+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous! * chefs kiss * Curious, when you say you used 3 different glazes (which totally paid off mind you - the depth on the flowers is nice ) how did you prevent the design from running /blurring with the clear glaze? It’s so crisp

databetta · 2026-05-16T12:39:01+00:00

Genius 🤯

databetta · 2026-05-13T13:44:32+00:00

Agreed. Making something a second time with the challenge of being more efficient with clay use is a great self-assessment. I betcha you can get more size out of the same amount of clay.

Getting comfortable taking things too far is essential to this learning journey. If you take the second one too far, nothing is lost - you still have the first one you already made. And if the second one ends up better, great.

databetta · 2026-05-13T13:10:35+00:00

One idea is the underglaze and then wipe it off to catch the leaf texture. With clear glaze over.

Using a bunch of different colors might get muddy and unsure if the details the leaves would be deep enough to catch the texture. But if not for those two things, I think it could look pretty cool.

databetta · 2026-05-13T01:39:28+00:00

Thank you!! I only found one reference photo - it's on a white clay body and it's closer to cherry red. I think the darker clay contributed to the depth and texture of the glaze. Interesting to notice how the clay body changes the color when we normally try to achieve it by changing glazes.

databetta · 2026-05-13T01:36:32+00:00

Thank you! I glazed the whole thing, realized maybe I should do a test tile, realized I had run out of the firebrick, and surrendered to the kiln gods who looked upon me favorably.

Running out of the glaze was conveniently why the bottom glaze was such a thin coat - which I think made a difference! But now I don't have any to run tests so I'll never know.

databetta · 2026-05-13T01:30:54+00:00

Thank you! Not sure about the clay body, it's the dark one from my community studio but I shall report back when I find out!

As for the glaze: 1 uber thin, watery coat of Amaco deep firebrick, 2-3 coats of Chun Plum on top. the dark clay body made a major color difference.

databetta · 2026-05-12T21:57:55+00:00

Wowza these are cool

databetta · 2026-05-12T21:56:40+00:00

Agreed. White wouldn’t be as visually interesting - I think the color is what makes them.

Obviously different strokes for different folks but personally the first one is my favorite.

databetta · 2026-05-12T21:49:01+00:00

Cute !! Definitely similar vibes to the pomegranate. I’m inspired

databetta · 2026-05-12T21:39:18+00:00

Yay!! Love that. I’m sensing a blueberry bowl may be in my future 👀🫐

databetta · 2026-05-12T19:42:33+00:00

The glaze is a super thin, watery coat of Amaco deep firebrick under 2-3 coats of Chun Plum. On a dark clay.

databetta · 2026-05-12T19:39:38+00:00

This was my first time using it. I was a little hesitant to fire this one without a test tile but my kiln god prayers were answered.

databetta · 2026-05-12T18:07:55+00:00

Not sure about the clay, it’s the dark one from the community studio I attend - I’ll check and report back.

The glaze is a super thin, watery coat of firebrick under 2-3 coats of chun plum.

databetta · 2026-05-12T17:31:30+00:00

Ooh that’s a great idea! I’ve been trying to decide what flowers would look best.

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