Amanda Zimlich
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Amanda Zimlich posted an update 7 weeks ago
mei ping vase form for project
working on deciding on what combination of shoulders and neck slope to use as foundation for “pond scene” which will be sculptural adds to surface
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Amanda Zimlich posted an update 7 weeks ago
7 weeks ago (edited)
Exploring some green glazes that overlap to communicate Winter into Spring in landscape design. Quick and dirty tests to see which reactions I like-so far I’m digging the chun seafoam and dappled green where it creates a matte mottled green- like sage brush. And ash does cool things over glossy glazes that remind me of algae and pond water……
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Amanda Zimlich posted an update 2 months ago
Doing some mug production and bud vases (making items for holiday markets,) and using it as an opportunity to 1. practice new-to-me forms, and 2. work on some glazes for my ever expanding glaze library, because, well, if you’re like me, you can never have too many glazes!!! I am playing with a magnesium float glaze formula by Joe Thompson…
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Amanda Zimlich posted an update 2 months ago
2 months ago (edited)
Adding to my personal photo album. Still figuring out where to post my notes and so forth.
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Amanda Zimlich posted an update 2 months ago
Project Update 9/25
Influential Surroundings: Mood of the Pond
Currently exploring two forms to best express the mood of the pond. 1st avenue is an altered mei ping vase with carved neck/rim and embellished outward curved shoulders to allow glazes to decorate surface (water and weather, seasons via color.) 2nd avenue is a wide, altered bowl…
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Amanda Zimlich posted an update 2 months ago
This past week and a half I attended a fantastic workshop in NY with Tim See primarily exploring alternative firing methods, but also did a bit of throwing as well. One of the surprising take-aways for me was a new form for me, the Mei Ping vase, which I really enjoy the interaction of between the shoulders and the foot, embellished by the…
