Colored Clay
Last summer, I started some experiments using mason stains to color porcelain to use in my work. I was inspired by an article in Pottery Making Illustrated featuring the work of Chris Campbell, a few years ago.
I didn’t get far and became distracted by other techniques I wanted to try and life itself. I still have a few blocks of colored clay, but at this point, they probably need to be reconstituted. I was reminded of my experiment the other day, when the green pendant on the right sold. I was quite pleased that someone bought it, and had recently been considering removing one of these from my Etsy Shop for my own use.
I checked out some books from the Colorado Potters Guild the other night when I attended new member orientation, including Colour in Clay by Jane Waller. As I glanced through the book, the section on “agate” ware caught my eye and I remembered some of my own work, now long gone from my possession.I have a whole bucket of porcelain slip in my garagio right now that I plan on staining soon to use in my work here at home. In addition to Chris Campbell’s work, I love the work of Jane Peiser and Vince Pitelka.Meanwhile, I picked up 25 pounds of ^10 porcelain to make some work for a gas firing that the guild is going to do in a few weeks time. They’re having a workshop on how to fire the big gas car kiln and I’d love to sneak a few pieces in.
Have a good weekend,
~Cynthia
Nancy Van Blaricom
February 8, 2008 at 7:05 pm //
Oh Cynthia I’m in love with the “agate” ware. Beautiful color and design.
JUDI TAVILL
February 9, 2008 at 1:54 am //
so cool… i’m so psyched for the snow….
Lynette
February 9, 2008 at 6:01 am //
The agate pieces are ooh so gorgeous and your necklaces are wonderful too!
Cynthia
February 9, 2008 at 4:07 pm //
Thanks Nancy and Lynette!
Have a great trip, Judi – you’re in for lots and lots of snow.
The Lone Beader
February 9, 2008 at 4:46 pm //
i like the blue pendant!
Cynthia
February 9, 2008 at 5:22 pm //
Thanks, Diana
Janvangogh
February 10, 2008 at 2:59 am //
The one potter reminds me of when I used to make refrigerator cookies.
Love the agate pottery.
Mary Timme
February 10, 2008 at 9:52 pm //
I have some pottery from Alaska that looks a lot like your agate wear and I love it. The book about color in clay looks yummy!
Pam McFadyen
February 10, 2008 at 11:34 pm //
I love to see that you are making good use of the word ‘garagio’! Basementio just doesn’t sound as cool…
Undaunted
February 16, 2008 at 3:03 am //
The conservatorio is freezing, so I end up using the kitchenio.
I love that agate ware too, it’s beautiful.