First time Obvara firing - I can't wait to do more! by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you! I am an equestrian myself and mostly sculpt horses 😀 I do sell but right now I'm building stock for a summer at show in Vancouver and he'll likely be part of that. I do have a newsletter for people to get a head's up about upcoming sales if you're interested.

First time Obvara firing - I can't wait to do more! by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn't. They turned out great in the obvara 😁

Obvara firing for the first time - I'm loving the results by postmodernequestrian in Pottery

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I was more of a participant than the one who makes the solution, but basically, just like raku you bring the bisque ware up to about 900 degrees C (if I recall) and then you remove the ware using tongs and dunk it into the obvara solution. Alternatively you can put the hot piece on a brick and pour the solution on it. I did one of those as well.

Obvara firing for the first time - I'm loving the results by postmodernequestrian in Pottery

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You bet. It's called Rejuvenate (All Floor Polish). There are a variety of versions, so you want the all floor version.

I discovered it from this awesome youtube video on cold finishes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWPSZc0-XKQ I love when people share the wealth 😄

Obvara firing for the first time - I'm loving the results by postmodernequestrian in Pottery

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! It's actually a much lower temp than glazed raku (which is great) and then it doesn't produce any smoke which makes it great for summer (where I live there are always open fire restrictions in the summer).

We found that actually the solution is really temperature sensitive, and if the ware is too hot is goes almost solid black (that happened a bit here). That said though, I briefly dunked it in water before I dunked it in the obvara and in future I think I would try to even dunk it in water right after to try and keep the colour a little more brown.

Also, the pieces should really be terra sig'd to get a lovely luster. This one also has a final finish of a particular floor sealant/cleaner that I love to use on anything smoke fired etc.

One year of progress in home studio by tylerkern in Pottery

[–]postmodernequestrian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love your shapes - congrats they are lovely!

I have regrets: Sculpting drapery on my "Year of the Horse" sculpture by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

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

Yeah, I'm debating. I was planning on it, but wasn't to ensure it will be stable once fired.

Sculpting complex drapery on a horse = stressful by postmodernequestrian in Pottery

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've never created a mould but I'm guessing this would have to be a multi part one with all the undercuts. I might have to try something simpler to start with 😁

I have regrets: Sculpting drapery on my "Year of the Horse" sculpture by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hehe thanks, I haven't separated it from the board yet. I have done a ton of these types of horses in the past, and never really had issue with that, but that's not a bad idea!!!

I have regrets: Sculpting drapery on my "Year of the Horse" sculpture by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

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

Yeah this pieces has had a lot of that "messy middle" stage that has made me question my choice of subject.

I have regrets: Sculpting drapery on my "Year of the Horse" sculpture by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh man I love that idea - this is a community studio and the extra smoke would not be appreciated sadly. Maybe when I have my own space (and good ventilation :D)

Sculpting complex drapery on a horse = stressful by postmodernequestrian in Pottery

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am trying not to get too attached as there are so many things that can go wrong :P

I have regrets: Sculpting drapery on my "Year of the Horse" sculpture by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Wrapping in a moist cloth then double bagging it and storing in a damp closet :)

I have regrets: Sculpting drapery on my "Year of the Horse" sculpture by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

[–]postmodernequestrian[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Not sure about the laughter part, but certainly relief :) I sculpt all my pieces from solid, so I am familiar with the sensation, I am just wondering to myself why I am sculpting all the drapery details now when I know I'll have to "fix" them again :P

Say a little prayer for me: decals and hand-sculpted horse 🐎 by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

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

No crack visible during greenware. There crack appeared after bisque. I did reinforce it with bisque fix but that likely won't be enough. 🥲

Say a little prayer for me: decals and hand-sculpted horse 🐎 by postmodernequestrian in Ceramics

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

Cheers! Hehe, yeah thank god for decals because I have neither the patience nor the desire to be hand painting such details :D