Thursday, February 7, 2013

Black and Blue

I fired the cone 6 kiln yesterday with a new black glaze ( Ron Roy's),  ketchup red with a new Chinese iron oxide, and a re-fire of some blue that was a little weak the first time around. I also tried spritzing a dash of contrast here and there.I didn't know if some of the combinations would work well together or just eat each other up. I think they came out pretty nice. Other than that, I've been spending time in the recliner with both the dog and one of the cats pinning me down for long periods of time. It's winter.





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  1. Melissa RohrerFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Chinese iron oxide? Hadn't heard of that. I like the ketchup red. How does it compare using the Chinese oxide to the iron oxide you used before?

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  2. Melissa RohrerFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    And, do you mind telling me your cool-down schedule?

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  3. Dennis AllenFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    The supplier said it was a little stronger than the Spanish I usually use. I don't see a huge difference, maybe a little. 10 minute soak, crash to 1700, 125/hr to 1500, off.

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  4. Tracey BroomeFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Winter is definitely a time for hibernation! Nice color palette there, I love black glazes, I have a couple of recipes I'm thinking about testing.....

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  5. Dennis AllenFebruary 7, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks Tracey. I had not used this black before so, in typical man fashion, instead of testing I just mixed up a big bucket and and took my chances. Very black, nice gloss, covered well, only 1% cobalt, just a little movement where very thick. I'm very happy with it.

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  6. Barbara RogersFebruary 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Like the black and the blue especially. The red is ok, but not one I will try myself. Those square dishes sure look very inviting!

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  7. Melissa RohrerFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Thanks for the info. That's about the same cool-down I have been using. Just wanted to see if I was on the right track.

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  8. Linda StarrFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Love that blue with the contrasting rims, very nice results

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  9. Michèle HastingsFebruary 7, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Like Linda, I love those square bakers with the contrasting rims

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  10. Dennis AllenFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Linda and Michele have discovered why I am a 2 clay, 2 kiln potter. Can't give up that cursed red stuff when the rims look so good with my blue and green glazes.

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