Post #700301 by TikiAno on Sat, Nov 23, 2013 5:31 AM

Thanks- the chatter tool is pretty handy. I've watched others use it and borrowed someone's to give it a go. Would like to use it on other (non tiki) thrown pieces for some cool effects. TRR, the clay body will turn a bit lighter once it's high fired. It's Speckled Buff, which is similar (I think) to Rod's Bod, which you use. The clay becomes an oatmeal like color, and little specks come out when it's glaze fired (cone 5-6). I haven't used the porcelain slip before but used three layers just in case. I haven't used Black Mountain clay body (I have easier access to and mostly use Laguna Clay), though they do have an "Electric Brown" that (sounds) pretty similar.

Note on the Amaco gold (high fire) glaze- it seems it only gets "really gold" when it's in the middle of the kiln when it's fired. The pinch pot Moai piece turned out when, though two Art Swap pieces had one section w/ that same glaze that turned out differently. I know Amaco's Palladium (another metallic glaze, though not food safe) relies on the right positioning in the kiln for the right effect.

TRR, look forward to seeing more of your work- it's amazing.