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| Unfired "Scorpion Bowl", Aprox 18"x10" |
During my winter break, I spent time working in the studio at Red Star Studio. These unfired, unglazed pieces are just a few things I've been working on. I'll post the finished pieces, along with others and the tests when they fire.
The spikes and some forms were inspired by the platelets, surfaces, and occasionally spikiness of insect exoskeletons. I also tried adding relief sculpture to the exterior surface of the piece above.
The spikes and some forms were inspired by the platelets, surfaces, and occasionally spikiness of insect exoskeletons. I also tried adding relief sculpture to the exterior surface of the piece above.
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| Unfired "Spiked Mug" |
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| Unfired "Spiked Cup" |
These pieces, along with all of my others, are made from White Stoneware. These pieces show a new technique I have been trying: using slip to create spikes. This technique is done by putting fairly firm slip into a squeeze bottle with an 1/8"-3/4" tip. I squeeze a dollop out, press it to the (plastic-leatherhard) piece, and pull away. I did not de-grog the slip. Be sure to completely mix the slip, though, or clumps could impede on the effect. As the spikes dry, the get skinnier so I add a second or third layer to each. A little warning though, the spikes are fairly sharp fired.
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