Just a quick little post to "show off" my new focal beads. When I first made a small batch of these a few weeks ago, I wasn't sure what was going to happen. I was a bit concerned that they would all come out looking like a bull's eye since that is what the unfired glaze what reminding me of. Much to my surprise, they came out looking pretty cool.
As you can see, I didn't end up with target practice.
Gotta love that HEAT!
Gotta love that HEAT!
After forming these beads from mid-fire (cone 6) porcelain, I carved out some clay from the center. I left the walls thick for durability, but wanted to lessen the weight a little.
And then there was turquoise...
Many people call this blue color teal, I call it turquoise. That's what it reminds me of. I used 2 different glazes to achieve more of a "stone" like effect on this particular glaze.
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| And some other color combos.... |
Finally...my little wheels got to a spinnin' and I wonder what would happen with these glazes combos on a flat surface....Sand Art!
I think I'll be making a few more of these :O)
9 comments:
These are truly amazing!!! I love to see what happens with glazes. I have to say that is the best part of taking ceramics, in college, is experimenting with glaze recipes and seeing what happens.
I seriously love the first focal bead but the rest of them are yummy too!
Oh Yeah! When you posted your big pic the other day I got the shivers!! They were all so cool!!!
These are so beautiful. The sand art is my favorite.
Rich!
Dynamic!
Love 'em!
Enjoy the day.
Erin
Thrilled that I will be able to use your "sand art" in a unique piece of jewelry !!! GORGEOUS!!! Can't wait to receive it and see it in person! :)
Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you!!
WOW!!! Love'em more in person!! They're beautiful!! :)
I love the colors that came out! These are gorgeous
They are all beautiful and I love your sand art pendant! Can't wait to see more!
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