Lolli Cook on fri 4 nov 05
Laura Lea "Lollipots" Cook
604. 375.6509
www.lollipots.ca
hello clayarters
I have tried and failed to replicate a favorite commercial glaze, I have
searched for a similar recipe but have been unsuccessful. (an interested
customer wants it on a large order, but I cant do it on the budget without
making it myself)
Am I treading on bad area for wanting a close reproduction of a commercial
glaze? (does this get anyones goat? I don't want any goats!!) (I am sorry)
Will anyone aid in my endeavors?
I have Glazemasters (an excellent resource boys! bravo!!!) use lots of
them great glazes and am at the end for experiementing. . . I am not a
Glaze master . . . for a few years yet anyways . . . I have lot to learn
description: (Or more descriptive words for my searching)
Cone 6 Matte (sculptural)
Green to brown to tan depending on thickness of glaze and very temperature
and layer sensitive
It does somewhat resemble an old piece of copper
This is a sample, though you cant see much green, (the glaze needs to be
thicker) it represents the varied application good
http://lollipots.ca/gallery/current/gallery-Pages/Image2.html
With Much Gratitude to the Masters
Laura Lea "grasshopper" Cook
Coquitlam BC
www.lollipots.ca
dannon rhudy on sat 5 nov 05
If you are looking for a bronze green matt, then
the most famous one is Pete Pinnell's "Bronze
Green Matt". The recipe is everywhere, it is
very sensitive to thickness, and a lovely touch,
too. Fires from cone 6 to cone 10, oxidation
or reduction. Best in oxidation, I think, though
a slightly brighter green.
However: If you are doing a commission where
buying the glaze or making it means the difference
between a profit and none, then - you are charging
too little for your work. It is not the cost of the
clay or glaze that is expensive. Or it should not be.
It is the cost of your time, skill, and experience.
If you do a commission on such a small margin,
it will end up costing you money. Many experienced
potters will tell you the same.
regards
Dannon Rhudy
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> Cone 6 Matte (sculptural)
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> Green to brown to tan depending on thickness of glaze and very temperature
> and layer sensitive
> It does somewhat resemble an old piece of copper
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Loretta Wray on tue 8 nov 05
Lolli,
Have you tried asking your supplier if you can purchase the glaze in dry
form and mix it yourself? Depending on the brand, some commercial glazes
are available in dry form at substantial savings.
However, as was stated in the previous reply to your post, you need to
make sure that you're factoring your time, skill, and experience into your
price. If you buy the glaze in dry form, consider the time you have to
spend mixing it and cleaning up the mess afterwards. (Some of us are
messier than others!! Hmmmmm, if that's the determining factor for the
price of a pot mine would cost a fortune!)
Loretta Wray
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