First attempts at cone 6.
Blue rutile with Tenmoku gold dip on the rim, Fired to cone 6 ox, w/ 1 hr hold, reg cool

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Comment by Jan Wallace on July 16, 2012 at 2:58am

Great mug and glazing. Congratulations at a successful first firing at Cone 6!

Comment by Donna Ferrara on July 15, 2012 at 2:03pm

thanks!

Comment by Paul Boland on July 15, 2012 at 2:03pm

buff stoneware body

Comment by Donna Ferrara on July 15, 2012 at 12:47pm

a beautiful mug and glazing- what clay body is it on?

Comment by Paul Boland on July 14, 2012 at 6:31am

Thanks Carl

Comment by Carl Ray Crutchfield on July 14, 2012 at 6:25am

awesome glaze effect, really nice form, great handle

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