Jonathan Kirkendall on sat 12 feb 05
Sorry - couldn't resist the pun!
Just wondering what others might have to say about putting on
attachments so that the area around the attachment looks clean and not
overworked. This used to not worry me too much until I began to fire
teapots without a glaze on the outside - I've been painting the outside
with a black slip then wiping it off with an almost dry sponge that
leaves a burnished look that I'm quite pleased with - however, I've
noticed that with out glaze, the area where the spout is attached seems
just too "busy" - little indentions where I smoothed it over with my
finger, little trails where the grog was lifted up and scratched the
surface of the clay. Now I have to say, it's not horrible, and maybe
I'm being too picky, but I'd like the spout to be firmly attached
without the surrounding area being overworked.
I attach using Magic Water, when the clay is medium leather hard.
Any suggestions?
Jonathan in DC
whose car was stolen this week! Had it towed last Monday to the
dealership because it was leaking oil. It left my house at 4:30 in the
afternoon and hasn't been seen since!
David Hendley on sun 13 feb 05
I have been attaching handles and things to slip-covered, non-glazed pots
for a long time. It does take a little learning to figure out how to make
the
join look good.
The short answer is that if the attachment looks overworked it is because
it is overworked. You need to try to make the attachment and then
not smooth it over. Just stick it on and you're done.
This means that timing is important - the clay needs to be wet enough
so a good join is possible without working the handle or spout clay
into the slip-covered body clay.
Score the clay, but be careful that the scoring doesn't extend beyond
what the attachment will cover. Make the attachment with authority and
force, and twist back and forth slightly to make a good bond. Then,
don't mess with it!
David Hendley
Working hard to make sure there is no mug left behind
david@farmpots.com
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
> Just wondering what others might have to say about putting on
> attachments so that the area around the attachment looks clean and not
> overworked. This used to not worry me too much until I began to fire
> teapots without a glaze on the outside - I've been painting the outside
> with a black slip then wiping it off with an almost dry sponge that
> leaves a burnished look that I'm quite pleased with - however, I've
> noticed that with out glaze, the area where the spout is attached seems
> just too "busy" - little indentions where I smoothed it over with my
> finger, little trails where the grog was lifted up and scratched the
> surface of the clay.
Vicki Hardin on sun 13 feb 05
Instead of my finger to smooth around attachments, I have found a soft bristled paint brush very useful. Wet it and gently work the clay several times. Gets rid of the excess slip too.
Hmmm...sorry about the car Jonathan! Are you sure you just don't have a slow mechanic? I can relate though. I often feel that mine has been stolen right before I find it in the last place I looked in those large parking lots.
Vicki Hardin
http://ClayArtWebGuide.com
Susan Fox-Hirschmann on mon 14 feb 05
I use very little slurry but deep scoring lines and quick swift strokes to
attach
to maintain fluidity of the look of a handle that "grew" from the pot.
Best of luck, Jonathan....
Susan
Annandale, VA
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