In pursuit of ceramic fantasy & function
Here is a series of pictures showing the Legalize Pottery Process.
Greenware stage – clay is drying
After bisque firing (Low-Temp, Cone 06)
After application of oxides, underglaze/glaze
Loading the kiln for High-Temp firing (Cone 10)
Final results
Glazing (and the glaze firing) is the most stressful of the steps, as well as the most amazing, with unexpected results, some ‘fails’ and plenty of lessons learned!
This clever fish is able to morph into a spoon rest, or a soap dish, or a sushi dish, or a candy dish, or a nut bowl, etc.
AND, there’s a wire attached on the back, so it is able to hang out on your wall!
Finished with copper carbonate and cobalt carbonate in the crevices, and bright-colored underglaze on the lips and eye. A light turquoise glaze was brushed overall. Lastly, a chip of blue glass was added to the eye, which melted to create a great effect. Cone 5-6 white stoneware, 5-1/2” long, 4-1/2” wide, sides about 2” high.
Ceramics Show & Sale
San Mateo Central Park
June 6 & 7, 2014
Please join me and my fellow potters, and see my recent work!
“Meet the Artists Reception” Friday, June 6th, 6 – 9 p.m.
“All-Day Show & Sale” Saturday, June 7th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Ceramics Studio is located in Central Park,off 5th Ave., San Mateo, CA (between the tennis courts and baseball fields, convenient parking lot under the tennis courts)