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I love how different the same glaze can look in different applications (crazypeople.online)
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I have a pint of PSH snOFLECKS. I bought it because I thought it was the equivalent of a studio glaze I used a lot (Their version of Albany Slip Brown) and I thought it would be good 'basic' as I started building my collection.

I made this mug and I hate it lol. Not only is it super dense and obliterated the detail (not shown), the mechanism for the dark brown deposits is so different than Albany (discrete particles vs a more flowing variegation). Some of that is probably my kiln getting too hot too fast (still playing around with programs) and application plays a part, but I do think I need to accept it's not the same.

(Test tile because I am a nerd. 1, 2 and 3 coats as indicated)

I came across the pot on the right on social media yesterday and I love it. Not because it's closer to Albany, but because I think the concentration and relative size of the flecks are more harmonious with a pot of that size vs my small mug.

Pottery is so freaking interesting.

Eta: technical details on Amaco Albany Slip Brown vs "true" slip brown if you wanna go down this rabbit hole with me

https://digitalfire.com/picture/3334

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[–] [S] 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child)

I think the focus makes it look wonky (as in, not smooth) but the shape was an intentional choice. It is based on an (inaccurate) memory of a mug by Edith Heath, with the handle set low in the mug. I read that the design was to allow the user to hold a cigarette in the same hand more easily. Turns out that's a myth and I don't smoke anyways, but I wanted to experiment with handle shapes and see how it impacted the use of the vessel. In her design, the top of the handle curves downwards:

Her mugs are cast, not sure about the handles but the handles are not cast in place. Mine was thrown, with a pulled handle.

Turns out I posted it earlier . I don't hate the form, I just hate the glaze.

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