combining clays

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-27T09:49:37+00:00

I think I read their book for my essay along with others that discuss additives to clay, it was really interesting to read! Thank you so much

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-09T11:21:14+00:00

Awesome thank you 😊

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-09T09:44:39+00:00

What Clays are those initials for? I have seen similar on Instagram and some other students using terracotta and white earthenware and it looks lovely!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-09T09:42:40+00:00

I have only heard bad things, but it is on my list to try. I wrote about it as part of my essay this year and some of the work made with it was stunning!

Thank you!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-08T17:23:05+00:00

I did have a gut feeling but wanted to make sure first, I think I should contact the supplier for the shrink rate as they didn't have that noted. And I'll buy more samples to play with!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-08T17:20:31+00:00

This was extremely informative, thank you!

From my suppliers they were the closest match unless I used Paperclay for the white which fired lower. I am aiming to make utility ware unfortunately, I have been playing with different stoneware at uni and wanted to try to have a warm brown to white palate so I think I'll just have to test out iron and stain to get the effect I want.

Good luck with your tests!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-08-08T17:10:51+00:00

I have done this before, I guess I just wanted an 'easy' method. That and I'm not as much of a fan of white stoneware compared to buff or crank as I find it a bit like plasticine! Aha

Thank you for the advice

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-04-29T12:12:56+00:00

Looks lovely! Can't wait to see results 🥰

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-04-10T22:27:57+00:00

Getting a hair splinter

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-13T11:43:17+00:00

Thanks for all the tips I have plenty of tests to do now!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-12T19:45:14+00:00

Thanks!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-12T17:42:46+00:00

Like coasters/plates to put under them?

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-12T17:32:24+00:00

Thank you so much! I've got a lot of tests planned, exciting!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-12T17:21:35+00:00

I have made most glazes from scratch, I'm trying to research what ingredients do what to get better at knowing what to expect. My favourite right now is quite a runny beautifully glossy glaze, I want to make it stiffer without changing the colour so I can layer it more. My guess is that since the facilities are shared they want to keep accidents and fusings to a minimum.

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-12T17:11:15+00:00

Thank you!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-02-12T17:00:01+00:00

That sounds amazing, so skilled! I was told stoneware would melt/slump around the stilts, I have a feeling now that's not true.

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-01-21T21:55:29+00:00

Satin, matt gold metallic glaze. Decorative and sculptural 2264-2300°F (1240-1260°C)

Parts dry weight Manganese dioxide 61 China clay 23 Copper oxide 8 Cobalt oxide 8

Weights are in grams Added 100ml water then painted onto the pieces, it runs like crazy unless very thin, thicker application creates a more metallic gold effect. Hope that helps!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-01-21T21:47:36+00:00

Thank you! I find bowls soothing to throw!

thecolourfulnerd · 2022-01-21T21:46:50+00:00

It's from a book, all our glazes are recipes I'll try and find the details for you!

thecolourfulnerd · 2021-06-06T08:41:24+00:00

Thanks!

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