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A place to publish random research and projects.

Tuesday, 26 January 2021

Tiny ewer of success!

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 The tiny ewer came out of the kiln yesterday and I couldn’t be more pleased. I thin this is one of those objects that will just make me smi...
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Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Albarello London delft attempt

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I love the Iznik inspired designs used on some London delft earthernware items. The concept of a design and motifs from China, inspiring cra...
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Sunday, 17 January 2021

Khorassan ewer of tinyness III

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The tiny Chinese jar is done! I’m pretty happy with how the blue on blue shading worked out. I think I’ll be using that approach again. Unfo...
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Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Khorassan ewer of tinyness II

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  Progress is slow but there is something medatitive about glazing a tiny jug you can hold in your fist. The extant jug was shaped metal whi...
Sunday, 13 December 2020

Khorassan ewer of tinyness

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I made this tiny jug during a slip casting class a few weeks ago. I adored the bulb shape and it’s tiny aspect is beyond cute. Even better, ...
Wednesday, 9 December 2020

Nimbus

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Nimbus the accident prone represents attempt five at purple with four solid cotes of Walker purple under brush on glaze. Perhaps Thickness o...
Monday, 7 December 2020

Formiferia

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Formiferia is a delightful experiment in greens with Brunswick base underlying the lighter colours. Paris green Apple green Leaf green Victo...

Mistletoe

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Mistletoe is perfect for that Christmas vibe. Sporting Rocket Red, white and Walker green, this gnome vase festive colours are sure to pleas...
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Sunday, 6 December 2020

Bellfleure

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Bellflure has been sealed with clear gloss glaze to ensure a watertight vase. Decorated in white, electric and cobalt blue this four stem va...
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Saturday, 5 December 2020

Rain

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Blue is today’s theme with Rain sporting a stunning multi- colour hat. I’m not sure how well the white will work but I’m hopefull the blue b...
Friday, 4 December 2020

Sixties-child

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The sixties-child truely believes in the power of flowers. They will eventually sport a new model hat but for now they brave the kiln in flo...
Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Bamboushi

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Bamboshi is experiment 4 in purple. Walker purple mixed with a good dollop of Rocket Red. Hopefully this was blended enough to result in a g...
Monday, 30 November 2020

Violet

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 Violet is stage three in my efforts to get a good purple. She wears Glazeit 23 and Brunswick green leaf with a top down blend of Glazeit 10...
Friday, 27 November 2020

Il-kakatani

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Il-kakatani sports the latest combination of Walker actually-good-green and rocket red. Vaguely christmassy, and microwave / dishwasher safe...
Thursday, 26 November 2020

OxoPembridge

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OxoPembridge is the second vase experiment. Slightly smaller they are ideal for single stem blooms. Cobalt blue decorative trim and a slight...
Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Sylvain

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  Walker yellow, cobalt blue and brushed on clear glaze. Sylvain will hypnotise you with their epic style. This yellow is more orange than I...

Nicolotto

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This brown doesn’t really need more testing as it will be a delicious colour. I am curious how well it performs on Nicolotto’s textured hat ...
Monday, 23 November 2020

Fermicool

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Fermicool is another experiment with the Walker purple. Under the purple is a base coat of 20 parts white and one part rocket red. This may ...
Sunday, 22 November 2020

Borrage

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Borrage is an experiment with a base of satin blue, with rutile yellow and a trim of clear gloss. Mustache is rich brown and shoes satin blu...
Saturday, 21 November 2020

Saffron

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Delicate and devilish, Saffron has the new clear glaze over black and rocket red. I am delighted with this result!
Friday, 20 November 2020

Plimbington

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Plimbington was inspired by HettaKetta’s flower and thus, the single stems gnome vase was born. First of a new breed, I really hope the clea...
Thursday, 19 November 2020

Gertrude

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Gertie knows the classic toxic mushroom hat will always be a winner. Fire truck red with white dots should hopefully score them Best in Gard...
Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Bellatoni

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Bellatoni is an experiment in ombré on Kim Lyons buff clay. I’m pretty sure I’ll get some form of kiln blush on this one but I’m not sure if...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Swanhilde

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Black detail under the Walker yellow. Swanhilde has the latest in experimental patterns. Will the black detail break through the yellow and ...
Sunday, 15 November 2020

Hettakettaloomp

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Hettakettaloomp (of the briskeald Loomps) is fully coordinated in their white and cobalt blue hat with mandarin, rocket and redwood floral a...
Saturday, 14 November 2020

Zigfreid

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Zigfried sports a delightful teal green hat with dark accents. His hollow shoes should pond with clear glaze. A bit of a risk taker, his exp...
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