Another week, another firing

This bowl owes its success largely to the excellent glaze book Mastering Cone 6 Glazes (MC6G).  It's done with Raspberry (Rose from the book) over Varig (Varigated Glossy Blue from MC6G), both applied thick.  Because the glaze is so thick, there's some pinholing, but the peacock effect is worth it, no?

This cute guy is a "snoot", a maple syrup pitcher I designed based on lots of experience with real maple syrup.   My wife wanted one with eyes and feet, so here it is.

This is a more elegant "snoot".  On the outside is Oatmeal from MC6G, with Royal Blue over it.  I hadn't expected much of that glaze, and yet it's turned out to be one of the best from the book.

Bringing this back to food ... I also made a jar for my sourdough starter, "H.P." (don't ask).  That's Varig over Rutile Yellow (glossy base #2 from MCG6 with 8% Rutile).  The Varig ran about an inch.

Finally, I've been experimenting with making chocolate pots for French-style hot chocolate.  This is my first finished attempt; I think it came out pretty well.  It's done in Royal Blue, which is Glossy Base #2 from MC6G with 2% cobalt.

As usual, there are more/bigger pictures on my picture page.  Better, you can see most of these pieces in person by coming to my Open Studio weekend.

Creeper Ash

50    Madrone Wood Ash, unwashed
16    Gerstley Borate
12    Whiting
12    EPK
10    Silica

1% cobalt carbonate for blue
1% copper for green

Add about 150% water by weight.