pottery with imbeded ice crystals

[morgaina]

We only got an inch or two of snow last night, very manageable. But the mercury did drop and it was quite cold. Upon starting to warm the studio this morning I saw that the pots I threw yesterday froze.
Darn.
Also frozen were some that I had trimmed and were drying. I was going to switch to white clay tomorrow, now that the red pots made are destined to be a pile of slip I don't know.

poor pitcher, so cold


Unless I am under a deadline these aren't considered disasters. Ruined pots just means I get to make them again.

I don't believe I'm marooned, I'm pretty sure I can get into town today, dancing_guru is going to help me bring the Trooper back to the house. I hope it is all raring to go after seeing the car Doc.

Comments

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Nope, it's just easier to re-make it. When the ice melts the shape goes, the water is either, frozen, or melted until it goes through the kiln. Makes the body more plastic though.
The ice crystals are all the way through the body, so it's beyond texture. Try thowing a pot then when it's still wet put it in your freezer then take it out after it's frozen to see what happens.