Friday, February 18, 2011

hard lesson

 Ideas for a new body of ceramic work are percolating in my brain as spring approaches. 

And looking at the Elephant Ceramic's collection I am reminded of the importance of good glazing.  Simple shapes, formed using techniques you learn in ceramics 101, are made gorgeous by the skilled application of a rich and beautiful glaze. 

Crap.  I hate glazing. 
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13 comments:

  1. Ana DegenaarFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love those! Swooning.

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  2. Tiffany KadaniFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I cannot wait to see your finished product. Glazing is so foreign to me.

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  3. a little black cloud in a dressFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I love the blue tone that these pictures have. And now I want fish. And cheese.

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  4. kFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    these pictures look so pretty together.

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  5. PistachioFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Very pretty!
    Cheers!!

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  6. elissa, ebb & flowFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    you can make things like this?! incredible. i'm so jealous. i almost failed ceramics 101.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Yeah, I'm proud of you for making something so beautiful!

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  8. A Crimson KissFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Oh, that last cheese board is STUNNING! You're right-her glazes are pretty phenomenal.

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  9. chiaraFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    you make me laugh

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  10. HelenaFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    these are so beautiful. glazing can be a real pain in the...

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  11. BrandiFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Especially when the glaze is a gorgeous blue like that. Sometimes simple works such magic. I can't wait to see what you decide to do.

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  12. Tanya (a Taste of T)February 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Oh my! So so so pretty.

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  13. Pesky Cat DesignsFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I've had blue on my mind as well!! Actually I am looking at 4 blue swatches of Harris Tweed right now and trying to make a decision on which to purchase. :)

    Love all the textures and blue tones in your pics above. Can't wait to see what you create!!

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