Late blog. I blame spring break.

Finished the lided forms project this week during break. I have attached lug handles to a few "roasters". I think of the three I got one really nice one. Id like to make a couple more just because I feel like I'm really getting the hang of these lids and would like to have another nice one. I'm considering putting a whole on the underside of the lug handles so the pans may hang on the wall or from a hook for a show.
I was asked while I was working why I didn't use the line texture I've previously used. I've read the flameware chips easily with sharp edges and am trying to avoid that issue. However I'm not sure how the flameware would react if I put the lines in then dulled the edges a bit. Dallas brought this to my attention. And I think ill give it a try.
Line blend tests today and hopefully ill get some throwing in. Also, I will invest in a wheel next semester. I would get so much more done if I could work from home and I think Dalton would like to play in some clay. Possibly inspire some new ideas being in the home location where most of my objects will be used.

Lided

I finally for the chance to work with my flameware! And thanks to the line blend tests I know what the clay body looks like after firing to cone 10. A pretty brown that will go well with my other Woodfired stuff. I constructed these lids by throwing them upside down, trimming, then attaching a small piece of clay then throwing the handle. The flameware drys much faster than my stoneware so I wasn't able to attach handles in time. I think for some casserole roasters these aren't too bad. The lip opens a bit which makes it a little easier to pick up without handles. But lesson learned. Handles sooner. I will make some lugs to use as handles on the next set and hopefully get some nice pans I can use on the stove.

Fusion and glaze testing

This week the class worked on fusion tests and picked materials to create glazes. I have chosen to create a glaze for the flameware I mixed earlier this semester. I will be testing petalite and epk. My test tiles have been dipped and are drying. Mixing the epk was challenging. It kept clumping up on me. I have a feeling a screen will come in handy when mixing up a batch of the glaze. Can't wait to see what the clay looks like after being fired.