Krystallos 2007 Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Art Exhibit.
These are the 3 pieces I sent to the Krystallos 2007 Exhibit.
Photography by Jeff Willis.
Initial Crystalline Firing, Oxidation: ^12, Re-fired in Reduction :^015. Multiple Glass-Enamel Firings:^020-019 . 11″ tall.
$900- with pedestal. *Sold*
Initial Crystalline Firing, Oxidation ^10.5, Re-fired in Reduction:^017. Glass Enamel Oxidation firing^020. 7″ tall.
$650- with pedestal. *Sold*
Fired in a 27cu.ft. Geil kiln with Computer Controlled Auto Damper System at Friedrich Pottery. Neutral atmosphere gas firing:^10, followed by reduction at set phases of crystal growth between 2000-1850F. 23k Gold Luster Oxidation Firing: ^017. 6″ tall.
Hi,
HOW UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL…
I am totaly wrapped ,your use of reductions ,over glazes and lustres,takes the whole crystaline art form into a new,and very exiting dimension….congratulations
never have I seen such exquisit crystal glazing before,
I am currently living in Australia,but hope to soon move back to the place of origin in mid Wales,
and to set up a studio there working on my rather unusual very large hand sculpted dolls…and creatures
plus ….I hope some crystaline glazes ,and …..in places intermingle the mediums….
one crystal glaze I wish to find or devise is one with the look of ‘frost on a window pane …
with neutral icy background and small sharp frost like clear crystals overlaying….
is this possible…..?
when I get to the Uk …[.once the house is sold /???????whenever…]
I would realy love to visit your gallery…if possible…
thankyou for new inspiration
kind regards Ros
Comment by Ros Fiscer — September 24, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
Hey there,
Thanks for the compliments…
The “snowflake/frost shapes you speak of are possible at the upper end of the temperatures used to grow crystals in a particular glaze. Because every glaze is different, I can’t give you a specific temp (although it will probably be in the 2100+ degrees F range).
~jesse.
Comment by admin — September 27, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
I am getting my master degree and I do know all about crystalline glaze application. I am interested in doing the fumming and not sure where to go for information about this technique. Is there any website I can look into on this process of fuming ?
Your work is remarkable!!!!!!!
Cheryl
I’ve found useful info in the book, “Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques” (Lark Books).
~jesse.
Comment by Cheryl Hanley — April 29, 2009 @ 9:38 am
These are the most amazing crystalline ceramics I have ever seen. I am doing research into crystalline art for a school project and I am amazed at what is possible with clay and glaze. Thank you for posting images of your art for the world to see and enjoy.
Comment by Blake Michaud — January 6, 2010 @ 10:51 am