Little bowls from the last firing! I originally made these as kitty dishes, but they more often are being used as small desert bowls, and little condiment dishes.
I painted them with Mason stains and frit #2134. Fired to ^05.
I am no longer going to once fire. The terra cotta I am using at present does not seem to like the process. This is not really a hardship; it was more a matter of testing convenience . I do miss my old Miller #25 which is no longer being made. Once I use up all that I have now I may do a special order.
We'll see grasshopper........we'll see.....
We are beginning to get the yard back in shape. I am looking forward to a long, warm fall.
As always, thanks for stopping by...............*s*
those are nice bowls, one can never have too many bowls I think, it's amazing to me how a different clay can make such a huge difference. I just was thinking today to make some small pinch bowls, we shall see if I get around to it.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda....I agree. There are never too many bowls in the world.
DeleteThese are so utterly cute :)
ReplyDeleteHi Gary....Life is just a chair of bowlies!
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Deletewhat great designs on those bowls... I only use commercial underglazes for that type of decoration.. the frit and stain work well for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna....I like the watery transparent effect I can get brushing stain and frit on raw glaze.
DeleteThose are sweet little bowls. It's so hard to adjust to new clay. I am still missing Sheffield T-3. We are considering having some shipped down to us. It isn't as expensive as we thought... as long as we buy a ton!
ReplyDeleteHi Michele....I know just what you mean about switching bodies. I'm making myself use up all the clay I have. Storage does become an issue.
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DeleteSweet bowls, love 'em! I'm thinking of switching from terra cotta to cone 5 white. yikes!
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy...Thanks. Do you have a particular reason to switch your firing range and clay?
DeleteDearest Suzi,
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of kitty bowls, especially the one on the right.
But you're kidding me, you looks forward to a long, warm fall - skipping summer?!
Summer is here already for quite a while and it is getting really hot and humid.
But we still manage to go biking, a little later of course when it is not that hot anymore.
Sending you hugs for a happy weekend.
Mariette
Hi Mariette...Thanks! I wasn't very clear I guess. I'm enjoying summer; it's my favorite season. It's just that June has been such a bust because of the caterpillars that summer feels like it's going to be very short!
DeleteEnjoy the weekend!