Ababi on sat 24 feb 01
I tried this noon, in the last firing, I refried one piece with dry copper
glaze that the result has been boring. I took it out, into the reduction can
and than out. With the kiln's torch I warmed it. I got the most beautiful
colors, but whenever I moved to another part of the piece, I got the old
ugly color. The water did not help.
the next time I will try more seriously, and will apply the right slip.
My half way conclution: virtuoso and experience are the key word!
> It looks like the real thing!
> Is it done with the raku torch or with a small one, the kind that jewelers
> are using?
>
> Ababi
>
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> Subject: Re: Raku?? Halo effect
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> > the halo effect is a quick reoxidation around a metalic oxide stain. i
> think
> > soldner uses iron and/or copper oxides over a white slip. after the
piece
> is
> > fired to red heat or whatever you fire your raku to, put it in newspaper
> and
> > cover it for 2 or 3 minutes. then take the lid off and lift the pot
> through
> > the flames. when you see the halo forming, dip the pot in water to
freeze
> > it. it takes some practice and some luck to get it right. i got this
> > information from the artist's techniques section of "the craft and art
of
> > clay" good luck
> > zak steigmeyer
> > cashmere wa
> >
> >
>
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