The very first oil lamp that I made was a gift to a very special friend of our family. But now I just wanted to show off how it turned out.
First oil lamp, what I made
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In the spotlight
In the spotlight, the beauty and the flaws get revealed and the final works of my hand gets the final judgment.
Firing #138 – Ice Crackle and Teadust glazes
Every time there is some anxiety firing up the kiln – how they all come out. Every time it’s exciting to peek inside the kiln before completely opening the kiln door. Here are some pictures of the result both from a distance and up close.
Ceramic box with cobalt blue ice-crackle glaze
This glaze on the box likes only flat surfaces as its runny, but then it produces amazing play of light when light reflects through the cracks of the glaze.
VIDEO: Making of a teapot
Making a teapot is said to be the mother of all challenges. I admit it’s tough, but it’s also the most rewarding challenge of them all. When you make a teapot, you’re focusing on functionality and technical skills. It’s all about function and purpose first.
How the ice crackle treasure box is born
I’ve made a video how those treasure boxes with ice crackle glaze start their journey from a lump of clay into a final functional form.
Not all comes out of kiln in one piece
This snowflake glazed (or ice crackle glazed) platter did not come out from the kiln in one piece. And honestly, I am happy it did not withstand the firing, it gave me another opportunity.
