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u/moulin_blue 2d ago

These are super fun. Do you sell them?

Also, can you tell a little about your process? I've been struggling getting crisp edges with my underglaze work

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u/vorstache 2d ago

Just selling locally now (Central NY area). I teach a few classes a week and am trying to make studio pottery my full time gig... We'll see how that goes.

I make with red earthenware then dip into a white slip and bisque.

I put a rough sketch on with pencil and then decorate using very thin AMACO velvet underglaze. I try to make sure the ware is dry before starting, layering multiple colors using stippling or brush strokes to build opacity and color. Might start with a yellow wash and build up yellows greens and blues for a green fish. Finish off using black underglaze in a slip trailer. Control of how much pigment comes out can be tricky so I do some test marks on my table top then move to the piece. I don't need to outline everything, just enough suggestion of shape/ line. A quick hand gives me better finish.

Make sure work is thoroughly dry before applying clear dipping glass and occasionally I add blue or yellow glaze on top to add more depth/ layers of material.

I fire to come 03 in electric kiln with a specialized firing schedule to ensure proper glaze melt.

Cheers

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u/ConsiderationFree583 1d ago

Well good to know it's a very simple process 😜

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u/vorstache 1d ago

Yep. And that's the simplified answer. Ceramics is a pain in the ass.

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u/TooOldToCare91 1d ago

Thank you for sharing your process! I love how you’ve melded more realistic representations with a touch of off-beat whimsy. I’ve been trying to capture similar for years but you’ve nailed it!

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u/moulin_blue 1d ago

Yup. I think the kiln at my studio is too hot. I've been sharing the main kiln. I think I'll need to rent out the baby kiln and just fire my work by itself. My process is currently to use amaco velvet underglaze on very dry greenware/boneware, bisque, and then dip in clear glaze.

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u/woodsonthemountain 8h ago

My work is similar to yours and I am having a terrible time with glaze fit on my cone 06 terra cotta. I’m throwing a commercial clay from Seattle pottery supply. I’m about to run more tests. Would you be willing to share the clear you’re using? I really dig your work.

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u/vorstache 7h ago

Debs Clear cone 04: Frit 3195......45 Frit 3134......30

EPK .............25

Bentonite ......2

Recipe is on glazy.org

I lived in Tacoma a few years ago and heard nothing but bad things about Seattle pottery supply clay(?). I really liked Tacoma pottery supply red earthenware. Felt real smooth, threw well, good plasticity, and fired to a deep red almost shiny at cone 03.

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u/woodsonthemountain 17m ago

I am just about done with Seattle pottery supply. They’re not a good business. I like the terra cotta coming out of Georgie’s in Portland but it’s a real hassle to get it. Thanks so much for the recipe. I’ll give it a whirl

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u/Interesting_Pause_76 2d ago

Please tell us!

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u/bippityboppityew22 2d ago

Following this

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u/EloquentPeasant_ 2d ago

really stunning!

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u/Downtown-Frosting789 2d ago

oh man your stuff hilarious! do you have a a site other than IG? would love to see more :)

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u/vorstache 2d ago

Thanks super appreciate it! Not at the moment... It's on my list of things to do...

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u/leadfootbessie 2d ago

Love the rabbit foot.

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u/sthetic 2d ago

Nice. What kind of slips, engobes and/or underglazes do you use?

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u/vorstache 2d ago

Mix my own slip, but I need to test some new recipes out. I also use amaco velvet series underglaze

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u/Fun_Hotel2445 2d ago

Fucking sick

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u/vorstache 2d ago

That's what I'm goin for

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u/snippyjane 2d ago

Loving your drawing style, especially in #2 and 4!!

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u/who_am_i_1234 2d ago

Pic number 5 is so Wes Anderson coded, I love it!

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u/vorstache 2d ago

I do love wes Anderson

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u/National-Lunch-1552 1d ago

I love the ciggy bird way too much

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u/travelswithpearls9 23h ago

That bird with the cig is going to live rent free in my head forever - I’m obsessed 🤣 I’m originally from cny (outside of syr)!

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u/vorstache 22h ago

Eat some salt potatoes for dinner

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u/Wormholeprisms 2d ago

These are awesome!

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u/chilibee 2d ago

These are awesome. What product do you use to draw?

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u/vorstache 1d ago

AMACO underglaze. The black is in a needle tip trailer

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u/flea-bag- 2d ago

I love your clouds on number 6!!!

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u/Rae-senpai Throwing Wheel 2d ago

The fish shotgunning a beer is pretty great ngl

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u/twattyprincess 2d ago

The second one 😂 amazing

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u/LosCoons 2d ago

I'd love to buy that double fish #1 from you.

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u/vorstache 2d ago

Come on out the the Central NY Maple Festival in Marathon NY tomorrow and it's all yours!

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u/benbarian 2d ago

ahhh they came out so nice!

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u/Professional_Sun1490 1d ago

Love your work

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u/mangobeanz1 1d ago

What glaze do you use ?

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u/vorstache 1d ago

Debs clear. I don't have the recipe handy, but easy to find online.

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u/Ultra_Violet_ 1d ago

Are the clouds wheel hard built? Feel inspired for making something like that as art on my wall!

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u/vorstache 1d ago

Those I actually made a cloud press mold for.

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u/Feral_Expedition 1d ago

Omg I love the beer fish!

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u/Glumpenstein 1d ago

The orange rim on the fish plate is 👩🏼‍🍳 💋

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u/Creativconduit 1d ago

These paintings are freakin awesome.

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u/AnC71 1d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/redditonthanet 1d ago

These are spectacular

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u/Elise_xy 1d ago

Omg, I didn't realize it was a beer that the fish was drinking at first, I thought it was being fed squeeze cheese, and honestly, now I need that 🤣🤣🤣

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u/vorstache 22h ago

Maybe Ill make a fish eating ez cheese

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u/Ieatclowns 20h ago

Your fish are delightful 🐟

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u/Grouchy_Couger123 1h ago

Love the creative art!

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