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would love tosee what you are working on?
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Thanks for the encouragement to share, Lynn! I have been too scared to post anything
here is a figure I am working on. I really enjoy carving! It’s been bisque fired now but I don’t know how to glaze it!
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@kaylie Lovely! I love the texture! your design reminds me of an Australian potter named Jena Bedson. She is on instagram. Her textures lean into traditional aboriginal designs which she highlights with oxides and white ball clay. She might be a good inspiration for you.
Everyone does their own thing tho. Thats what i love about clay. No two people have the same exact vision. I would probably paint the textures using different colors of underglazes before bisque firing. Then you could highlight the textures by rubbing with black underglaze or black iron oxide, coat it with a clear glossy and then glaze fire it. Or, you could just bisque it, leave the clay natural and then highlight the textures by rubbing with black underglaze or oxide.
the sky is the limit! your work is very nice. keep following your vision!
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@lynn rutman thank you so much!!! I just checked out Jena on IG and her stuff is very cool!! I think I’m going to try some oxides for this piece it highlight the carving… haven’t worked with them yet though, so I gotta create some test tiles first!
glad to have connected with you on here Lynn!
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Hi Kaylie, Take your time. Try making some test tiles with the same texture—this will help you get a better sense of what you want to do. Enjoy every minute of your process!
Keep in mind that oxides can vary depending on whether you apply a clear glaze over them, under them, or leave them unglazed. You can also highlight the carving by using underglazes or mason stains—apply them and then remove the excess with a sponge.
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