Thanks to the cat and me, the last two chairs I made fell apart, so I made three more. There is a reason things fall apart, it's like natural selection. These are much better versions although it took me the better part of the day to make them. I also made molds of the arms and legs so I can have more if I choose to torture myself with making more of them!
The one on the right is all glued back together, it's a mess, so I will just keep it for myself. Have you ever tried gluing legs on something? What a pain in the A#%!
Barbara spent two days glazing her work, adding underglazes and wood ash, and wax resist, and it will all be beautiful. I spent about three hours dunking and pouring, and my stuff will undoubtedly look like shite, but I just want some information at this point. What's the use of spending all that time glazing with so many unknowns. But Barbara does things right, I just git er done!
I love the way Barbara has her kiln situated. It is right off her basement studio with a view of the lake. Such a picture perfect location to work. Sigh..... one day......
I'll be back later with some photos and ^6 redux info for you, stay tuned.
5 comments:
Hope you get the chairs figured out.They sure look nice but they do need to stay together or they will come back to bite you.
That is a glamour shot! Perfect! So neat and clean. Can't wait to see....
I never did try gluing legs on
oh, I like where the chair as body and house as head/soul/belly are going. Complexing things up, eh? Good for you!
shannon
oooh sweet piece trace love the colour blends!! hope its a super firing, love that kiln :)) and speaking of fire tried to set myself alite yesterday !! more on that later....all good no burns or anything
Try making the hole for the leg go all the way through the seat part of the chair - it should stabilize the leg a little better. ( I only mention it 'cause that's how you do it with wood)
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