Steven Hill Oxidation Project

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Steven Hill Oxidation Project

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"

Website: http://stevenhillpottery.com
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Latest Activity: Jul 12, 2018

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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

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

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

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

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 Maggie Jones on February 28, 2012 at 9:09am

I see a lot of info about SH cone 6 ox glazes but no talk about the clay he uses? anybody know? There seems to be a small window of real vitrification for mid-range stonewares and I would like to find some more clays at that temp.

Comment by W. Kern Hendricks on January 18, 2012 at 3:23pm

Steven's new video shows him pouring the glaze into greenware pots.  He comments that the angle is all wrong if you tried to spray the inside.  Of course, all bets are off when the pot is a bowl.  Here spraying is great.

Comment by Jette Nielsen on January 18, 2012 at 6:20am

Are the SCM glazes food safe or do you use a liner for inside.  Do you spray the inside as well as the outside?

 

Comment by Don Olliff on January 17, 2012 at 7:16am

CP dunbar,

Here is a link to find the Steven Hill DVD.

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/bookstore/the-surface-techniques-of-ste...

Comment by Joe Shaw on January 14, 2012 at 10:12am

Here's another example of my dipping these glazes - SCM on the rim, Randy's Red and Jen's on the rim (lastly).Cognac%20Gold%20Bowl%20-%20fresh.jpg

Comment by Charna Schwartz on January 8, 2012 at 6:57am

I had thought that all of Steven Hill's Glazes are food proof..as far as liners, I have been using the Baily's Red, the white glaze. But Steven uses all his glazes for plates, bowls to serve food.

Comment by June Perry on January 8, 2012 at 6:00am

Not sure if I'm the June you're asking, but I'm not currently using Darvan 7 in any of my glazes or slips.

Comment by cp dunbar on January 8, 2012 at 5:49am

June, why are you using Darvan 7 again ?  (sunday morning, brain not working etc )  cp -  by the pond

Comment by Margie Cleveland on December 12, 2011 at 8:11pm

Recipe for easy, foolproof slip: (1) spread out your slop clay .5-1" thick; (2) when bone dry, break into pieces and place in bucket; (3) cover with water which will quickly be absorbed by the clay; (4) use hand-held mixer to get smooth consistency (may need to add more water); (5) use rib to push it through 80 mesh sieve. 

Comment by June Perry on December 11, 2011 at 5:17pm

Just use your claybody and sieve it through a kitchen strainer to remove lumps. If you want to deflocculate it, you can use Darvan 7, adding few drops at a time till you get it the way you want it, which may take a bit of practice. Too much and the slip won't hold shape and too little, or too thick slip and the slip won't move the way you want.

 

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