tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post5566077035933929059..comments2023-05-20T05:05:50.287-04:00Comments on The Rabbit Muse: UnpredictabilityRound Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-22102187333236801702009-11-08T06:07:59.569-05:002009-11-08T06:07:59.569-05:00This was a fascinating post!
As someone who has al...This was a fascinating post!<br />As someone who has always been interested in glazes but never had the opportunity to learn their mystery, it was really interesting to read!<br />Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-41862431834136441972009-11-05T11:29:43.334-05:002009-11-05T11:29:43.334-05:00Oh this is so interesting! I didn't know that ...Oh this is so interesting! I didn't know that the kiln conditions affected enamel and glass too! Yes, I would like to try them both, please. :)Round Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-52241834477621805322009-11-05T11:26:17.540-05:002009-11-05T11:26:17.540-05:00You would love making glass beads we have the same...You would love making glass beads we have the same unexpected surprises. If I am happy with a reaction I better make more beads,because I may not be able to duplicate the conditions again.Gardannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627322636329214313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-65009893478699982362009-11-05T11:08:19.644-05:002009-11-05T11:08:19.644-05:00The same is true with enamel...I never QUITE get t...The same is true with enamel...I never QUITE get the same color twice...The Noisy Plumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018497706369436300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-73612951987550501382009-11-05T10:00:02.312-05:002009-11-05T10:00:02.312-05:00I am fascinated by the insight into the process si...I am fascinated by the insight into the process since I don't make anything of my own...<br /><br />I think that little "happy accidents" from your glazing would make great grab bags... I love little orphan pieces and challenge myself to find a way to make them work! <br />Thanks for sharing today!<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-54186892065701404012009-11-05T09:09:26.419-05:002009-11-05T09:09:26.419-05:00Ah, yes! I do believe it and I do know as I fire m...Ah, yes! I do believe it and I do know as I fire my pieces in a reduction kiln as well. I don't particularly like glazing. I would go as far as saying I don't like it at all. Don't get me wrong,I love glazes! They are beautiful and I love admiring all the wonderful colors and affects that come out of the kiln, it's so exciting! For me, I just don't enjoy the process of glazing and some of the glazes can just be too unpredictable and the fact that I've lost too many of my pieces to bad glaze batches as well. I've just had too many unpleasant experiences with it and I'm just about ready to throw in the towel completely. It's an art within it's self, for sure and you have it mastered, my dear! You are a glaze painter! And have been for a while. It's one of your specialties! These are just amazing! Beautiful work as always.Erin Siegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363556155704677633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-18925101415349747202009-11-05T08:45:40.032-05:002009-11-05T08:45:40.032-05:00Beautiful beads!
I took art classes all four year...Beautiful beads!<br /><br />I took art classes all four years of high school and my favorite medium was ceramics. It wasn't so much the building of the piece, but more the process of glazing and wondering what the outcome would be that had me excited.<br /><br />I'd love to spend a week with you in your shop!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-82443030304697793592009-11-05T08:33:23.163-05:002009-11-05T08:33:23.163-05:00I had no idea until now that you non-glassworkers ...I had no idea until now that you non-glassworkers sometimes depend on kiln reduction. Is the color set now, or can you put pieces back in for a second shot at being reduced through another firing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228835578643576811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-85133126009641560662009-11-05T07:49:06.126-05:002009-11-05T07:49:06.126-05:00I for one love the slightly mismatched earring pai...I for one love the slightly mismatched earring pair, and would select them on purpose. I am a clay person, and v. familiar with reduction - so go figure!<br /><br />Loading our outdoor, homemade gas kiln at the studio where I work - makes me get in touch with my inner Cirque du Soleil character! It is a feat. And I seem to be allergic to ceramic fiber - make bricking up the door. <br /><br />Your glazes are gorgeous. Do you ever use a shino?jennyhttp://www.jdaviesreazor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-52267166952715154042009-11-05T07:28:04.797-05:002009-11-05T07:28:04.797-05:00Yes, Kella, you are right! An electric kiln has a ...Yes, Kella, you are right! An electric kiln has a more controlled/steady flow of oxygen which provides a stable atmosphere in the kiln. Thus the results are much more predictable and reliable. Good question! :)Round Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-64880259246851986122009-11-05T04:52:01.434-05:002009-11-05T04:52:01.434-05:00Gosh you are so talented and what beautiful pieces...Gosh you are so talented and what beautiful pieces.<br /><br />But I have a question (I am a complete novice, just trying to understand your craft), if you say don't fire your earings in a gas kiln, how do you then fire them?<br /><br />Oh duh! I think I just answered my own question, are you saying to use an electric kiln? Would that give a more even distribution of heat?<br /><br />Sorry for all the questions, just trying to understand it really.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for answering :)Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-29614712260406453632009-11-04T21:31:18.015-05:002009-11-04T21:31:18.015-05:00Ah yes, reduction firing. Oh how I miss the thrill...Ah yes, reduction firing. Oh how I miss the thrill of the unexpected and those results that are just completely unique. But it does have its drawbacks if you are looking for consistency. But still, I know this will sound strange, but I love the smell of a kiln that is in reduction.SummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-50519427406807119402009-11-04T20:40:29.655-05:002009-11-04T20:40:29.655-05:00wow - so cool... i love learning about what you al...wow - so cool... i love learning about what you all do, how it happens when you are satisfied and dissatisfied... i can see why you love glazing!mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-22110484323522659122009-11-04T20:39:45.047-05:002009-11-04T20:39:45.047-05:00oooo...I love the red & blue round ones...very...oooo...I love the red & blue round ones...very prettyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-31485257733791397172009-11-04T20:23:04.933-05:002009-11-04T20:23:04.933-05:00Nice! They look great!Nice! They look great!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.com