OLD ORIBE SLIPWARE

Illustrated is another slipware pot that was made out of stoneware, slipped in black and then white slip and then had combed decoration added. I usually use this technique on terra cotta under a clear or amber colored glaze but decided to try out the "old Oribe slipware" idea and I have been pleased with the results thus far. This jar form is rather simple as is the lid and small attached and thrown knob making for as straight forward a canvas to work on where the decoration adds depth and movement around pot making it both practical and hopefully enjoyable to look at or display. As for the glaze itself, this surface is the most common Oribe style glaze that I am using currently and there is depth and a slight luster combined with a slight droozy blue-grey running down the pot. The conclusion that I have come to is that I like the earthy, rustic look using stoneware/ Oribe style glaze and think that there is a lot of room for experimentation and working within the tried and true using this surface and possibly an amber and burgandy surface as well. With any luck I'll get another group of tests in the kiln and figure out just what comes next in a cycle or two.