The view from my studio – ceramic plaques

The smoke firing dustbins have been going all night, and this morning my ceramic plaques were ready to come out.

I use Raku crank because it is so forgiving. It doesn’t warp, crack or break very often…

Instead of coloured glazes, I use oxides and slips which I blend myself

I love the way the smoke help paint a picture…

These clouds are treated with white slip and matte transparent glaze; the smoke and the heat from the smoke firing created all the crazing and the various grey and brown tones.

The plaques are between 9” x  6” (23 cm x 15 cm) and 6” x 4.5 ” (15 cm x 12 cm) so quite small. They have a small hook at the back so are easy to hang.
Find them and many other goodies on my website.

 

 

 

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