I haven't a clue what those mason stains (in a b-mix slip) will do at Cone 10, or how they will react to soda. They were just some that I'd had around the studio for years. Guess I am going to find out!
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Looks like you got your nerve and groove back in making different mugs. Great shape and wonderful ruffly bottom on the middle cup.
I've got some mason stains in B-mix slip on some pieces in the kiln now which should be fired to Cone 10 next week, we shall see. They made it through the bisque ok. All of your mugs are so creative, but I just love, love, love your purple dot mug a couple of posts ago.
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Looks like you got your nerve and groove back in making different mugs. Great shape and wonderful ruffly bottom on the middle cup.
The mugs looks great! You are definitely on a roll!
Some sweet looking mugs. Love the texture.. and form... well the whole mug. Thanks.
I've got some mason stains in B-mix slip on some pieces in the kiln now which should be fired to Cone 10 next week, we shall see. They made it through the bisque ok. All of your mugs are so creative, but I just love, love, love your purple dot mug a couple of posts ago.
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