Mud Frogs' Studio: Birch pottery and using wax resist

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Birch pottery and using wax resist

Large birch platter

I love how this glaze turned out on the white clay

Using wax resist on these two platters

Just a few things that came out of the kiln in the last firing.

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather , I am just not sure where our summer went .

We had snow here yesterday morning. Yikes winter is just around the corner .

Thanks for stopping by

Caroline

1 comment:

Dagmar said...: I love the wax resist...looks like a perfect plate for fall...the contrast looks beautiful together...happy early snow fall.!
Xox
Dagmar; October 14, 2017 at 3:01 PM

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I grew up in Saskatchewan, yet when I was young the wind caught hold of me and over time I found myself "moved to live near" each of the three oceans surrounding Canada. Saskatchewan will always be a part of me, because that is where my childhood began. As a child, I played with clay, dug deep from the garden. Now, from time-to-time I use various other mediums, but I always return to playing with clay.I love imaging about the pieces in my mind. Building the pieces seems to be far less challenging for me, than glazing them! Yet, when a piece goes through the creating, building and glazing process and comes out meeting my expectations, then I feel I have won.

Having grown up and worked in the Kootenays all my life, I found myself semi-retired last year and needing something fun and interesting to do. I have always wanted to try pottery, so our good friend Karen took on the challenge to teach my sister and myself. My husband, Richard, was kind enough to give up his workshop to build us a studio and he continually makes improvements for us. We have been having the best time ever since. Caroline and Karen hold down the fort while the Baja frog enjoys the winter in Mexico and Arizona, but she returns to work in the spring. Looking forward to new creations. Have a great day!