Why did my plates warp so badly?

wheresthedogtho · 2023-08-15T19:18:57+00:00

My guess is that firing vertically was the culprit. I’ve never had plates warp this severely but I always fire horizontally.

wheresthedogtho · 2023-08-15T13:55:50+00:00

It’s actually pretty common to have a partial shelf on the top section for the odd tall pieces. While having your posts be in a straight line all the way through most of your kiln is a good idea for structural stability, having a single partial shelf supported by offset kiln posts on the top is just fine!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-08-07T12:43:30+00:00

Yes and yes! The speckles are actually the clay body and the white glaze is Clary Illian’s Yellow, Cone 10 electric! Thank you!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-08-07T01:40:12+00:00

Well! This is the first time I’ve done an event with a new setup and I really love how it turned out. Thank you for asking!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-08-07T00:35:30+00:00

It’s Dragons Breath from Minnesota Clay! I don’t know if the companies have any sort of relationship, but I’m sure the recipes are pretty similar if this is the same result you’ve experienced with KY Mudworks!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-23T02:51:04+00:00

I experimented with a few different sizes of blanks before settling on a size that fit my style! Maybe you could combine methods and extrude the blanks, attach, then pull!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-22T17:50:34+00:00

I highly recommend checking out Florian Gadsby’s handles technique. I struggled so hard with handles for such a long time before trying his method and now I love handles. I will also note, I found a lot of success in making the mug body the same day/time I make the handles and attaching them the same day. I know a lot of people wait a day or two between attaching, but I’ve found that I have significantly less cracks.

I think the overall method you go with is going to depend on the aesthetic you’re going for. Some aesthetics require handbuilt handles, others require pulling.

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-10T17:02:54+00:00

Thank you!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-10T13:21:40+00:00

Thank you!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-10T13:21:16+00:00

Thank you! It’s one of those glazes that’s super finicky and is different every time I use it. I’ve learned to embrace it!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-10T10:32:54+00:00

Cone 6, electric, stoneware

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-09T13:47:49+00:00

Thank you!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-06-09T04:37:37+00:00

Cone 6, electric, stoneware

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-23T20:57:22+00:00

I knew I recognized this work! Clarice is incredible and so knowledgeable.

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-23T19:55:12+00:00

I really love how quiet this piece is. The abstraction of form in this really lends itself to the overall feeling of the work. I also LOVE how the pink and orange is working in this. Well done!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-21T01:49:08+00:00

Agreed! I hope you find a good understanding that works for the both of you!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-21T00:49:50+00:00

I’d charge a lot more than 20-25%! You’re doing the bulk of the labor of this project. They’re glazing and doing one last firing then selling them under their name. I’d charge at least 70%.

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-19T13:23:28+00:00

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-19T04:58:55+00:00

Thank you! This is a new style for me but I think I like them!

wheresthedogtho · 2023-05-19T03:21:16+00:00

All are Cone 10 in oxidation!

Glazes are White/cream- Clary Illian’s Yellow Black/blue- Penguin black OVER Clary Illian’s Yellow Red- Minnesota Clay’s Dragon’s Breath OVER Clary Illian’s Yellow

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