Furry glaze anyone?

Oct 08, 2003 1 Replies

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Hugh Prosser

There is a "velvet" type of effect used for raku firings. While I have not done it myself, I have seen the results. It does look soft but obviously does not feel soft. The only book I have seen this process referred to is: The Potters Guide to Ceramic Effects, by Jo Connell.…

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asks "hi there im trying to figure out how to make my ceramicshave a glaze that is quite soft and almost furry, i know that soundsstrange but is there a way?" If I had an area of expertise this would definitely be outside it! Anyone got any suggestions? Pierre


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There is a "velvet" type of effect used for raku firings. While I have not done it myself, I have seen the results. It does look soft but obviously does not feel soft. The only book I have seen this process referred to is:

The Potters Guide to Ceramic Effects, by Jo Connell. ISBN 1-86155-608 X

Hope this helps Hugh, Hamilton, New Zealand.

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