There was enough oxide on hand to make one 500 gram batch of the additive for Black Hole.
I’ve been using up random acrylic polymers I bought second hand locally. Something odd happened with the one I used this time.
The polymer glaze mixed to a consistency like pancake batter as per usual. Nothing unusual there.
When it sat undisturbed for a few minutes, the polymer glaze turned the consistency of play dough. That’s a first. I stretched into slabs with a rolling pin. Much easier than the usual messy liquid. Enough of this fine vintage polymer for two more batches.
The rolled slabs of polymer dried quickly in the heat of the kilns. I forget how warm the space gets when I fire back to back. Dried like it was the middle of July. Ready for grinding and sieving.
I glazed and fired three loads of plant pots, under plates and vases. Need to mentally process the results, clean up the feet and photograph properly. Will post a selection next week.
Once the third firing was loaded, I took a break from glazing to deal with other things. I need a few additional small forms to work with as I continue my glaze explorations.
Spent the last part of the week working in plaster. I made simple models and moulds for a business card holder, a set of three small square dishes and a coffee mug. Kept the profiles sleek and simple.
Once this new batch of additive has been processed, it will be used to explore a related group of glaze combinations. I am looking for surfaces that can represent grassy expanses, tree bark and other aspects of the landscape. I am giving this group the name “Garden Variety Glazes”.
I really don’t know where this coming week will take me. I could clean up and resume glazing or I could make more small models and moulds. It’s all good.
