Electric Mid&Hi Fired Ceramics
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Achieving atmospheric glaze effects in electric kilns at mid-fire temperatures, through the layering of sprayed glazes. The starting point recipes are given in two discussions "Strontium Crystal Magic . . ." and "The Companion Glazes"
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The Companion Glazes - Modifiers and Complements to SCM
Started by George Lewter. Last reply by Norm Stuart Sep 29, 2017. 46 Replies 4 Likes
These are the glazes that Steven introduced us to for creating the layered effects for which he is renown. This is the place to post modifications for these glazes, and other glazes that you have found to work well with SCM and SCM for orange. …Continue
Pinholes and craters
Started by Tom Waggle. Last reply by Tom Anderson Oct 17, 2016. 22 Replies 0 Likes
I sent an email out to all group members. I should have just started this thread.I am using Laguna 607 cone 6 stoneware.I am getting pinholes and craters on about 1/3 to 1/2 of my pieces.I contacted Stephen Hill via email to ask him about this. He suggested that I just switch to porcelain as it is the gasses from the impure elements in stoneware body.I have adjusted my bisque schedule to slow down to 100'/hr between 1100' and 1700' ( the temp range where those organic gasses burn off). I am…Continue
SCM at cone 6. Glaze Issues, Firing Temp, and Chemistry Questions
Started by Joseph Fireborn. Last reply by Norm Stuart Jul 24, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
This has been created to carry over the conversation that we were having on the discussion comments instead of in a topic. I have copied and pasted the discussion that I created in order of start to current. Please lets move all topics here as it would better be searchable in the future. Comment by Joseph Fireborn I have a question about SH's pots. I have tried using SCM, I get some really nice results, but the glaze surface…Continue
Strontium Carbonate and Strontium Crystal Magic
Started by George Lewter Jul 12, 2016. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Numerous members have used SCM and Jen's Juicy Fruit with excellent results. I believe the crystals being objected to are some kind of crystal that is growing in the melt upon cooling, not unmelted strontium poking out of the matrix. The crystals have sharp diamond reflective points which would not be present if they had been even slightly attacked by the glaze fluxes, of which there are plenty, evidenced by the fact that the glaze is very prone to running.My understanding is that …Continue
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Comment by Teresa Wooden on November 19, 2010 at 6:31pm
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Oh, that's SCMO, not SCM, and I also sprayed Pier Black.
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Another casserole with Steven's glazes and Coyote's, on stoneware at cone six. (I use Coyote's Rust Brown and Shino for the orange/tawny color, as I've had trouble with spotted black.) SCM base, Hannah's fake ash very lightly, Rust Brown, splash of Shino, MC6G Spearmint, 2D blue.
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Thought I'd post a pic of a couple recent experiments with some of Steven's glazes, some of Coyote's glazes, on stoneware at cone six.
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Comment by CM Partin on November 10, 2010 at 10:22am
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Steven is on the road but has an iPhone now so he can bet text and emails. sahill@me.com. He is great returning emails. Just takes a few days sometimes.
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Genie, please accept my apology. I am sorry and embarrassed.
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I can tell you that SCM, the watercolors, the juicy fruits and pier black have not been changed. Ferro Frit 3124 and 3134 work well in the lowering process. We due to my tests have even added a few new cone 6 glazes which all of you can do since they are so numerous.
It is my recommendation that you all use Hyerglaze or Insight to balance your formulas (recipes). It's not hard just time consuming.
George I am just trying to get everyone excited not give all the answers. I was a member before before I was his resident. But I agree that everyone should be doing their own work and not depending on someone to tell them what to do or hold their hands. I cannot due to proprietary restraints.
I guess I do whole-heartedly agree with you! Everyone get to work.
REMEMBER HIS EMAIL IS ON HIS WEBSITE...www.stevenhillpotteyr.com.
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Comment by George Lewter on October 30, 2010 at 10:51am
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This group was set up in Sept. of 09 after I attended Steven's Oxidation vs. Reduction workshop. It was my hope that he would participate and take a leadership role here, but for his own reasons or time constraints he does not participate.
Rather than asking for Steven and his resident artist to give us the results and benefits of their work, we should be continuing to work on our own taking the work forward. The base recipes are published at Lakeside Pottery. Strontium Crystal Magic has strontium, lithium, calcium, and alumina, which are all crystal forming components in addition to their fluxing or stabilizing properties in the glaze melt. We know that SCM will melt at cone 6, but that is at the very low end of it's range and it might not give all the interative effects that we see when it's fired higher. Our job is to lower the melting point just a little, and retain the interactive qualities that are so desirable. Any one have any ideas on how we might do that? Anyone willing to do some testing to check out those ideas?
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As a resident artist I have to send you to www.stevenhillpottery.com and ask you to email him directly from the sight. I do not have the authority to release his info. But I know he will be happy to discuss everything with you.
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Yes, the home page pot and the Facebook photos are truly fired to cone 6. He and I reformulated all his glazes to work at this temperature. He no longer fires to cone 8.
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Steven has posted about 25 cone 6 pots on his Facebook page. You don't have to be friends to look at them.
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