Only 3 more classes left in the Winter session. Time has certainly flown this go 'round. Often, the last class is a raku firing, a process I love to watch but one in which I've not been too successful. I've only tried it 3 times so I shouldn't be looking for miracles I guess. And, truth be told, I have yet to fire a piece I really liked
before it was glazed and fired. Little wonder I've been less than satisfied with what came out of the kiln, right?
So-o-o-o. This little guy is especially meant for raku. He's porcelain. And I've lain awake at night trying to figure out which glaze he'll wear best.
I might not like him any better than my past raku pieces. Heck. He may not even survive the firing. We'll know in 2 weeks. But at least, this time, I'm going into it with a better attitude.
4 comments:
The little bird will be wonderful. No matter what happens to the piece, the experience is another step forward down the trail. I can`t wait to see him fired. No matter what happens, keep him. Even if he breaks, the empty shell is worth keeping because of what once was and will be.
Thank you, John, for your confidence. And you are right in advising me to keep him, no matter what mistakes I may (probably will) make in the glazing. Turns out the raku firing takes place a week from tonight so I hope he'll be bisqued in time. If not, he'll get his "feathers" at the end of the Spring session. No need to hurry.
This one is porcelain? Think of using a clear crackle somewhere on it. Also, long flowing strokes. Lay the glaze on, don`t brush it in. I think you`ll like this bird, beautifully shaped piece. Just some foos for thought.
I really appreciate the advice! Thanks so much! Yes, he is porcelain. Now that he's bone dry he's pure white. I'm hoping to make some brothers and sisters for him tonight.
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