Applying Iron Oxide Decoration by thedarkroom

Applying Iron Oxide Decoration

This week we are trying out new to us techniques. Painting on the bisque fired pottery bowls I made last year is very new to me!!

The science of pottery glazes fascinates me and my pottery friend let me experiment with applying iron oxide decorations, some of which I waxed so that it won't get affected by the pale glaze I dipped it into.

The glaze was frozen solid when we brought it indoors, but it's now been applied and the bowls are going into the kiln this afternoon. I might be able to show you the end result next week.

Pottery Thow Down Potgrapher - Jackie
Theme -newtome
Can't wait to see it ... Pottery is so creative. I've watched every season of The Great British Pottery Throwdown twice. Fascinating.
January 23rd, 2023  
You sure are a multi talent Jackie, have your fingers in every pie! this looks fabulous.
January 23rd, 2023  
@ludwigsdiana I'm easily bored Diana and my friend enjoys others using her potter's wheel and kiln

@aecasey wrong person went out this week!!! I'm excited to see the finished pot too
January 23rd, 2023  
fab love it
January 23rd, 2023  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond I love that you are so creative in so many different mediums. This is wonderful POV for this photo. And I love the light.
January 23rd, 2023  
Lovely textures and composition - nice storytelling too with the unfinished pot as the focus and the glazed pottery holding the brushes ncely blurred in the background
January 23rd, 2023  
This is looking lovely. Looking forward to seeing the end product.
January 23rd, 2023  
I like the simplicity of the design and the neutral colors - at least now. I know glaze has a way of coming alive when it's fired. Can't wait to see it after it's run through the kiln.
January 23rd, 2023  
A very cool shot. Do let us know how it comes out!
January 23rd, 2023  
@ljmanning @randystreat @wakelys @4rky @grammyn @koalagardens my friend, inconveniently,is going away on holiday so won't do a glaze firing until their return!! Like you I will have to wait to see how they turn out!!

Thank you so much for your comments, the bright sun, and harsh shadows, made it difficult to make the photo, but I'm not moaning, so nice to have sun!!!
January 23rd, 2023  
Great shot of the beautiful decorations on a nice bowl.
January 23rd, 2023  
Love the delicate plant you have painted.
January 24th, 2023  
You have a go at so many different and wonderful things Jackie, you are an inspiration! Great shot of this pot too
January 25th, 2023  
A true artist! Love to see how it turns out!
January 25th, 2023  
Interesting take on the challenge...opens it so much! I see so much I like in this image...the perspective with the tools in the background and that they are lower than the pot...the color of the table you've placed this on...Such a lovely subject and so many good details in the scene.
January 25th, 2023  
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