- Begin with a properly fired cone 06-04 bisque vessel.
- Apply AC302 Wax resist to the bottom.
- Using a CB106 #6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of SW167 Sand and Sea to the handle.
- Once the glaze is completely dry, use dipping tongs to dip the entire piece with SD165 Lavender Mist. Depending on your glaze consistency, dip the exterior a second time.
- Clean the bottom of the piece with a damn sponge.
- Place directly on the kiln shelf and fire to cone 6.
Additional Adaptations & Tips
- This project can be completed using SW165 Lavender Mist where it is brushed on, but the outcome will be different. In my personal practice, I have found that SD165-169 tend to only create this kind of visual texture when they are applied as dipping glazes on this particular clay body. When they are applied as brushing glazes, they tend to be more opaque and less speckled. This is not a speckled clay body, this effect is a reaction between the clay and glaze. You can observe how the opacity builds on the handles of these pieces where the brushing SW167 is applied.
- As for the consistency of the dipping glaze, I have my glazed mixed to be used with layering and combinations. I honestly do not measure my glaze density, but I would guess it is usually hovering around 1.36-1.40. This works for me with my clay in my personal practice, but keep in mind a different consistency may work for you and that is totally okay. We are just looking for a full application here whether that be with different density measurements or different number of dips.
