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[morgaina]

I tried Medieval Seran wrap for the first time. What fun. I have been experimenting with maiolica on tiny apothecary jars which are going to be largess. They are about 2 tbsp. capacity. However, I am filling them with whole spices or sesame salt rather than the Medieval spice mixes like the talented ayeshadream does.




I first decided the firing was a disappointment, then I decided it was a success. Now I think it was primarily promising, I tried a lot of different color combinations and I am going to know a little more of what to do next time. Many pieces in this firing went to the show I'm in at a local winery.


My most recent firing. The red is a commercial glaze but the rest of the glazes are my own. If you look carefully you can see the carving under the glaze.


and the nesting set.


Winery show, so there has to be goblets.


LJ isn't letting me upload any more photos, oh well.

Comments

[doll-paparazzi.livejournal.com]

Like the maiolica pieces. What glaze and colorants do you use on those?

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

For most of them I used Roy Hesselbreth ^6 maiolica base and a variety of overglazes, Duncan, Amaco, etc. For the birds I used Siebert ^04 maiolica base with the same overglazes and ended up covering the low fire with a transparent glaze.
I still plan on making my overglazes someday, I have made a few and have the black and browns pretty stable.
I am trying Gill base for the next low fire. Its surface is so powdery that I am going to re-bisque it before applying overglaze.

[doll-paparazzi.livejournal.com]

I have that sebert one. I'm still trying to figure out the best approach the maiolica as I get uneven coating either on the base glaze or on the colorant. :(

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I think a lot of it is practice, thus the tiny jars. I am going to look for more batch recipes rather than just the Siebert. The pitting I got the last time was very disappointing, although these didn't pit. I have looked for reasons why but none of the information fits the problem.

[joycebre.livejournal.com]

so want the little spice jars.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

We can make arrangements for that. I barter :-)

[katanubis.livejournal.com]

The spice jars are adorable!

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I have been using them to practice maiolica techniques on, but I like the way they turn out and that practice pieces can have a function and not take up too much kiln space.

[slysidonia.livejournal.com]

Pretty!
That's a real nice red!I like it with the brown. Who makes it!

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Georgies in Portland. Called Candy Apple Red and it lives up to its name. I wish I had a recipe for that and could make it myself.
When I was there last I also bought a commercial "Pistachio" which is exactly like the Roy-Hesselbreth Spearmint, so a waste of money.

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

sigh. You always leave me in the dust...lovely.

How do you make the medieval saran wrap?

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

*taps toe impatiently* I do not leave you in the dust. We just have different styles.

Dip linen in beeswax. It is amazing. I've shook them upside down with dry contents and they didn't move, and shook one with water in it and it didn't leak.
Plus it can be re-used.

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

I am *so* stealing that idea!

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I think I got the information on it from Anne Marie.

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

"wax cloth" is indeed Deh Bomb. it works great for keeping bugs and dust out and I love that you cna just hold it over the fire to reshape it...I've got some pieces that are probably almost 20 years old!

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

LOVE the majolica :)
you know I still need to replace my cereal sized bowls that died last Moot.... :)

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

We can do that.

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

sweet!!!

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

you know about this link, I assume?
http://larsdatter.com/maiolica.htm

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Yes, but thanks.

[julillamagna.livejournal.com]

LOVE the red and brown combination together! The "saran wrap" is linen soaked in beeswax, right? How much beeswax did you use?

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Since these were very small jars, I melted the beeswax in a bamboo shoot can in a double boiler. Just dipped the linen in and pulled it out immediately, then set it on aluminum foil to dry. For larger pieces I plan to use a larger can like an old pie tin or something similar.

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

So you let it dry, then when you put it on the jars it didn't crack?

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

if its real beeswax on linen and the wax is warmish, it will be nice and pliable :)

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm, and Stedman's is just around the corner from my house...all the honey and beeswax you can shake a stick at...

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I may call on you to get more wax from time to time then. I haven't found any sizeable chunks of it around here.

[dame-eleanor.livejournal.com]

Oh, do you know those folks? I've noted them, every single time I've come to your house. I'll take this as your recommendation if I may! Lovely to be able to buy local, for wax and honey!! Thanks.

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

I've been over there quite a bit. Every time Guiseppe comes to this side she makes a stop at Stedmans, and Texas Glad Rags, and the BoyScout Store.

If you want to check it out, stop by my house one day and we'll go over together. Their store is self-serve, and you just put the money in the box (you need to bring cash). I think jars of honey run like $10 for small and I believe quarts are $25, but I could be wrong (I don't actually buy much honey). They also have bee pollen.

[dame-eleanor.livejournal.com]

Really? Awesome!! It's a date. The next time I'm over your way, let's zip down there. :) Thanks.

[jillwheezul.livejournal.com]

Love the red and brown - it is quite striking :)

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Thanks. The colors are pretty intense. I hope the locals at the opening will be interested in them, I'd like to sell them.

[countess-e.livejournal.com]

Ooh, ooh! Loves the red, but then I would.

And I am so swiping the medieval Saran wrap idea. That is made of brilliant.

[gwen-the-potter.livejournal.com]

It's called R&D...Rob and Duplicate...

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not like I came up with the idea myself, just out of my lightning brain ;-)

[ula1066.livejournal.com]

I am absolutely going to try the waxed linen. So clever!

[spedgirl.livejournal.com]

Love the little jars and the saran wrap. Will have to try that.

[dame-eleanor.livejournal.com]

Love the wee jars!! And the waxed linen is brilliant!!

[madrun.livejournal.com]

If those little spice jars are for sale I would really like to buy a few, email me at madrun.74@gmail.com when you have a chance?

Thank you!!

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

These particular ones are earmarked for largess before Pennsic. But I plan to make more and would be happy to sell or trade to you.
Thanks.

[elfreda.livejournal.com]

Our Elisabeth made some waxed linen, she followed some online directions to use a spoon to apply the melted wax and then to spread it around. I'm guessing from your photos that the wax coating is thinner on hers, but then she really worked on rubbing the wax into the fabric.

We can compare at Crown! And I love the little jars too!

[elfreda.livejournal.com]

I forgot to say, I think the dipping would probably be a lot easier.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

I just guessed at how to do it. The wax could have been thinner, but I was pleased that it worked. It did go fast this way, always a benefit where I'm concerned. However I might try the spoon technique too.