In my most recent glaze firing, the
aim was to test out my latest Oribe glaze that is not based on the extinct
lepidolite. I was able to make up 7000 gr. and able to glaze pots over 16"
tall without the machinations necessary with the lepidolite version. The latest
version has copper carbonate, a small amount of well milled black copper oxide
and an equal amount of red iron to temper the glaze a bit. Unlike the
lepidolite version, which has wonderful halo like effects, iridescence and rich
pooling, the latest version has a very interesting if unpredictable pooling of
a blue-green moss like effect where the pot is flat or where the glaze has
built up to an increased thickness. What this effect does to the table is its
ability to bring various marks and artifice to life and helps articulate the
pot. Illustrated is the flange and lid of an Oribe style jar with impressed
decorations around the pot. The high points and various marks are highlighted
by the blue-green texture while the high points remain green. I think it adds a
visual interest to the pot, though unintended and not totally controllable, it
is welcome none the less.
More pictures of this jar can be
seen on my Trocadero market place;
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