BMCA fortunately has a great selection of 12 glazes. Test each one against the other, either over or under, and that makes 144 test tiles.
Pat used the extruder above to make the tiles, using 50 pounds of clay. She then cut them into exact lengths, impressed them with both lines and dotted indentations, and labeled each one.
I got the honor of dipping each into at least two glazes.
We have at least 4 new glazes since the last time we made test tiles.
Each row should have 12 tiles with the same base color |
The kiln is currently loaded, and as soon as it's fired and cooled, we can see how things work out together.
Each set of 12 was dipped first into one color, say Eggshell. Then a second dip would be at just the top third of the test tile...and the label would say "Black over Eggshell" abbreviated of course to "Black o Egg." The next tile would be "Floating Blue over Eggshell" or "Float o Egg."
When they do come out of the kiln, it will be like Christmas morning!
Results will be posted asap!
Today's quote:
Try pausing right
before and right after undertaking a new action, even something simple like
putting a key in a lock to open a door. Such pauses take a brief moment, yet
they have the effect of decompressing time and centering you.
A life practice from Br. David Steindl-Rast
so much goodness :)
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to see your blog today...wondering where you are roaming off to instead of on a computer. All kinds of good wishes for your day off!
DeleteIt really is a bit of alchemy...and magic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful house. I understand how people want to move away from loss. My great grandparents sold their house after their youngest child and only daughter died there.
ReplyDeleteI like your test tiles. Glaze tests are always fun and interesting!