Hi Simon, hope you had a good visit with family and friends. I am back watching this video because my next firing is going to be single fire and I feel as though I am starting a whole new process. Some things just work in my heid(this video) til' I find the nerve to break away from the known. There is not much on RU-vid about single fire with brush on cone 6 commercial glazes in electric kiln, so I am hoping to add to my wee video contributions on RU-vid for how my experience works out...the good the bad and the ugly. I am planning to let the pots fully dry before glazing and if that works well, I'll just go from there.......will order back up elements just in case. Thanks for helping inspire this new adventure. Stay well and enjoy the cooler weather.
Your raw materials test bowls caught my attention. I did that very test back in school with every bit of the chemicals we had in the pottery. I used a sewing thimble to measure the chems out. It was a very interesting endeavor and the tests stayed in the glaze room for future reference.
I attended a workshop conducted by Simon a few years ago at La Mano Pottery in downtown Manhattan and it was great. He was all business and did many form demonstrations. His experience in clay and with communication of the information made for a delightful experience, I have attended many different workshops over the years with different clay artists and Simon's ranks right at the top. Also got to meet him and chat a bit and he is exactly as he is in his You Tube videos. A good guy.
Keep up the good work. I moved to single firing about a month ago. Loving every moment of it. I spray though, so my application is a lot easier. I prefer to glaze bone dry not as much of the shrinkage problem you talked about. Please keep showing your progress on the matter. It is enjoyable and good information.
Raw glazing is most amazing. One fire glazing results in a muted, earthy appearance which is what pottery is about, isn't it? I will definitely be experimenting and watching you closely, Simon. Thanks for all of your help!
Thank you. I did one test terracotta pot raw glaze to EW temp and it worked quite well. So next glaze load I will attempt a few others, and then do some test pots with the raw ingredients like you've done here. Thanks Simon - love your work here in Tasmania :D
so is it not necessary to spray water on the bottom of the mugs as well? Thanks, Simon - I battle along on my own using clay from a brick yard and sawdust and open firing and love watching your videos and gleaning info for my type of work. I now understand why my attempt to add a colored slip to a bone-dry pot failed so dramatically
I have been making pottery off and on for many years...Love your videos...I have also tried glazing raw clay when it is bone dry and had no problems..but I haven't tried to glaze anything with an attachment...looks like that will be next on my agenda...
Simon, You seem quite inspired by your new approach! I eagerly await the results of your next firing. Thanks for being so generous in sharing your technical expertise and philosophies with us. I continue to grow as a potter because of you. Cheryl (in Oklahoma)
rbanalog I'm in the okc area and find House of Clay to be a good shop. They get their clays from Trinity Ceramic in Dallas, so I sometimes shop there directly when I'm down InTexas.
We're all really looking forward to seeing the results of your next firing. Seems you've got plenty of plates, tumblers and mugs, so you'll have a good sample of how it all goes.
Would have liked to see how you glazed other forms, plates for example. That to me is the difficult part of raw firing. Still can't believe how you handle your greenware.
Great clip Simon. i think i will have to try this. will prob be moving soon and i dont think i have time to do an other load of bisque/ glaze. glad you enjoyed the vid link i sent of claymagnon man.
Hi Simon I wanted to ask if I paint greenware with acrylic paint can I put a transparent glaze over that and put in the kiln….I am a beginner and self taught ceramic slip making figurines and pots. Maria
I read that you shouldn't mix acrylic paint and glaze together. Putting acrylic paint in the kiln could result in a fire or explosion. Acrylic paint is not meant to be heated up. You can use underglazes and make sure they are for the right temperature.
Simon -- I need clarification on single firing. Assuming that you apply the glaze at the leather hard stage, do you then wait on firing until they are bone dry, or do you proceed immediately to firing?
i would think you need to let it dry first or the moisture will increase the risk of your piece exploding in the kiln... Simon did mention his glazing flaked off as it was going from leather to bone dried.
