These marbled vessels are such a delight to make and such a long process to get there. I stain the porcelain several different colors with mason stains and soda slips then lightly wedge them together in cup-sized amounts and leave them for a week so the clays can acclimate to the same moisture level . Then I throw them on the wheel and then trim or scrape the entire piece to reveal the swirling, unpredictable patterns.
Each soda fired piece is one-of-a-kind as atmospheric firings are unpredictable and can yield stunning results. Soda firing takes an enormous amount of time, energy, labor and resources and is usually a community effort. I love the way the soda swirls around and creates gradients on these forms.
Porcelain. Cone 10. Dishwasher safe.
These marbled vessels are such a delight to make and such a long process to get there. I stain the porcelain several different colors with mason stains and soda slips then lightly wedge them together in cup-sized amounts and leave them for a week so the clays can acclimate to the same moisture level . Then I throw them on the wheel and then trim or scrape the entire piece to reveal the swirling, unpredictable patterns.
Each soda fired piece is one-of-a-kind as atmospheric firings are unpredictable and can yield stunning results. Soda firing takes an enormous amount of time, energy, labor and resources and is usually a community effort. I love the way the soda swirls around and creates gradients on these forms.
Porcelain. Cone 10. Dishwasher safe.
