The triangle bottom is actually very cool. I must admit I have become a bit obsessed with your videos. I have my first order of potters choice glazes . Thank you thank you thank you for sharing in such an amazing way.
Just found your channel and really value your thought process of layering glazes. I go to a guild- type of a place where they have 10 dipping glazes. All pretty standard. I bought Amaco pints and have been having fun with them but nothing like you are doing. You have inspired me!
Hey Lois, I have tried this glaze combo & man it’s gorgeous!! I’d show you a pic, but can’t in you tube. Thank you for sharing your combos and your creative brain. 🥰
I know this is an old video and you may have figured out the wadding and triangular forming of your lap shades, but to me it looks like the wadding could have shifted outwards with the heat and slightly pulled the sides out forcing them into a triangle.
I hear using sand or similar material liberally applied under and around wadding allows all the clay to shrink evenly without extra resistance in wadded areas.
On the lamp bases-I’ve had good luck suspending things that are unglazed on the inside using kiln stilts. You can put something beneath where glaze might drip from the rim. Nothing touches, so it’s easy to clean up.
Thanks for posting this Its such fun trying out these glazes. I totally agree about the quality of the work. I am at a similar stage to you but somewhat behind with the glazes.
Hello Lois, I do so much enjoy your videos. I think on the lamp bases, you might sprinkle the sand on the shelf or in a biscuit and this might allow movement. I might also add one mire rim chip as well. I’m just guessing because that process is new to me. Anyhow, good luck on finding a perfect solution❤️
I loved the video and really liked your first bowl. Because of my impairment I wasn’t able To clearly make out what glazes you used and colors. I’d be greatful if you could tell me.
Hi. If you want to know the process video 14 is a video of how I glazed it. Cobalt x 2 in the centre bottom saphire float x 2 inside up to rim Ancient copper rim and outside then textured tuquoise in a band an inch over AC and an inch over SF then a band covering the TT with Oatmeal. Job done.
Hello Lois. I love you videos. I couldn’t make out the potters name you mentioned about those disk. Ha hope you understand what I’m trying to convey to you. Thanks for sharing
@@LoisHook Thanks. I had his site open and I couldn't find that exact one. Plus I didn't know what he Called them, so searching wasn't workin really fast. Thanks again. I'll post picks on your Facebook today.
Great results Lois!! And great discussion. Thank you! About the lamps, Wondering if putting 4 instead of 3 will keep the shape better. Also, i think that pushing your pot into the soft wad might anchor it too much and not let it move (both the wad and your pot) as it gets fired....just a thought 🤔 Having said that i love the combination of round/triangular shape for the lamp base! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Gema Vizcay-Barrena my brother suggested that the wedding stayed fixed in the place it went into the kiln and as the pot shrinks during firing the rest has to change shape to accommodate the wadding. Maybe a dryer wadding and not one I had just made Interesting .......
I just had a thought. Put a piece of shard under the wad so that it will move as your pot shrinks. Have no idea if this would work but sounds good in theory. You can also look at Jonthepotter, he has a video on firing pots upside down to get glaze on the bottom. Good luck. I loved the rest of your video and subscribed.
Thanks. What do you mean shard. Yes I’ve watched Jonthepotter re firing upside down. And since firing these I did buy some legs for the kiln and they would be tall enough for me to put the lamp suspended as the inside was not glazed. Also I added Alumina Hydrate in the China clay to make the wadding. I was just watching Bill Powell and uses Alumina Hydrate in his Christaline Glazing. He uses it to hold on the with the school glue the rings that he uses as his catch trays. I need to learn more about it....buts that’s pottery.
This video was at the start of my kiln journey. I now don’t do a hold as I was doing it for the Chrystal growth on the Amaco Ancient Copper. I’m more worried now about the running of glazes that move and the gold I felt made that happen some times too much. I hope that helps.
Flatware ??? No re that combo. If you have any pics you have done and want to share email me lois@loishook.com. I would love to know what your suggesting.
Hey, lady. I haven't made a comment in a while. I'm wondering if you were to put a round stilt underneath the lamps. It would have to have stilt pins all around the stilt. I make mine to fit whatever I'm having trouble with. It should hold it all the way round. By any chance when you made the lamp did they stay round while they were still wet or did you have to reshape them.
Would you tell me about the cookies you use under your mugs? Do you make them? A 'stand system'? And thank you so much for your posts. I am learning so much and am gaining confidence to try some combos myself!!
Hello Lois Your pinch pot Has Mayco Magma? Gorgeous colours! Would love to know your combo there. Thanks for putting out your videos. They are great. The extra heat from your firing could be the reason why your pieces distorted.
Kimberly Wilbee here are some more pics facebook.com/585673183/posts/10158931490123184/?d=n It’s Terracolor solar orange. I have red also. The red is called gutt hell rot and orang is gutt orange. I used Mayco white magma.
Hi Lois, love the videos and the results. I'm just starting out so watch with interest. Could you please tell me what kiln you are using? Keep potting.
What glaze firing schedule did you do these on? I had a disaster with my first Potters Choice firing - which was also my first stoneware firing - as it ‘spat’ all over my kiln shelves and the pots were covered in pinholes. I couldn’t find a firing schedule anywhere so went by my kiln recommendation for stoneware which may have been too slow. Absolutely love your work! 😃
@@LoisHook HI If you are using self-supporting CONES, here is the correct procedure to use. The CONES need to be placed flat on the kiln shelf such that the tip (or tilt)of the CONE remains at 8 degrees; this is how they are manufactured. If you put the CONE in a clay platform, the CONE still needs to be at 8 degrees to get an accurate CONE reading. Also, you need to fire the kiln such that at 100 degrees F below your selected CONE setting you ramp the kiln at 108 F/hour. If you follow these guidelines, then the correct shape of CONE 6 run will look like this: 6 CONE 5: Completely Melted CONE 6: tip of the CONE at 90 degrees (tip of the cone at the base of the stand) CONE 7: tip of the CONE between 10-15 degrees CONE 8: 8 degrees (I have a photo that I can send to you if you like) If you hold the maximum temperature at CONE 6 for an additional 8-10 mins you will increase the CONE from 6 to 7. Gary
Caldwell Thomas if you want to send me that picture then my email is lois@loishook.com. I didn’t really understand the expiation so a pic will help. I used self support comes on a bisqued thin pottery base on the two shelves used.
The triangle bottom is actually very cool. I must admit I have become a bit obsessed with your videos. I have my first order of potters choice glazes . Thank you thank you thank you for sharing in such an amazing way.
I am so inspired by your combinations of glazes and your explanations of your thought processes.
Thankyou so much for your comment. The only reason I do this is for the comments and inspiration of others.
Beautiful work. Love all the different layering and combinations
Thankyou.
The planters are sublime despite the self inflicted mental anguish they caused you. Lol. Your work belongs in museums. How 😍 gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning bowls and the whole batch! Love that you tell the glazes used, etc. Thanks! Lovely pieces!
Really enjoy your commentary. Very informative. Love seeing the finished glazed pots.
Just found your channel and really value your thought process of layering glazes. I go to a guild- type of a place where they have 10 dipping glazes. All pretty standard. I bought Amaco pints and have been having fun with them but nothing like you are doing. You have inspired me!
Karen Belter Thankyou. I enjoy putting together these videos and will continue to do so.
Beautiful
Hey Lois, I have tried this glaze combo & man it’s gorgeous!! I’d show you a pic, but can’t in you tube. Thank you for sharing your combos and your creative brain. 🥰
Kimberly Wilbee I’m in Facebook LoisHookPottery. Send me a message I would love to see your results.
@@LoisHook Thank you for all your help.
You have a really nice studio! Your fruit bowl came out beautifully! Thanks for sharing your process
Thank you for sharing! Nice pieces.
Thank you! We really enjoy watching your videos!
I actually love the round top and triangle bottom, so very interesting. I think it is my artistic brain.
I know this is an old video and you may have figured out the wadding and triangular forming of your lap shades, but to me it looks like the wadding could have shifted outwards with the heat and slightly pulled the sides out forcing them into a triangle.
I hear using sand or similar material liberally applied under and around wadding allows all the clay to shrink evenly without extra resistance in wadded areas.
Jimmy G that makes sense.... so many thinks to remember.
On the lamp bases-I’ve had good luck suspending things that are unglazed on the inside using kiln stilts. You can put something beneath where glaze might drip from the rim. Nothing touches, so it’s easy to clean up.
I’ve bought some stilts. Just had a go without glaze to see how they work.
Thanks for posting this Its such fun trying out these glazes. I totally agree about the quality of the work. I am at a similar stage to you but somewhat behind with the glazes.
Thank you for sharing.
Hello Lois, I do so much enjoy your videos. I think on the lamp bases, you might sprinkle the sand on the shelf or in a biscuit and this might allow movement. I might also add one mire rim chip as well. I’m just guessing because that process is new to me. Anyhow, good luck on finding a perfect solution❤️
I loved the video and really liked your first bowl. Because of my impairment I wasn’t able
To clearly make out what glazes you used and colors. I’d be greatful if you could tell me.
Hi. If you want to know the process video 14 is a video of how I glazed it.
Cobalt x 2 in the centre bottom saphire float x 2 inside up to rim Ancient copper rim and outside then textured tuquoise in a band an inch over AC and an inch over SF then a band covering the TT with Oatmeal. Job done.
Nice work!!! Thanks for letting us know what glazes you used.
Hello Lois. I love you videos. I couldn’t make out the potters name you mentioned about those disk. Ha hope you understand what I’m trying to convey to you. Thanks for sharing
Kimberly Wilbee yes I did. Here is a link to jonthepotter showing how to make test tiles.
ua-cam.com/video/TwvadwAh_FI/v-deo.html
@@LoisHook Does Jon do the saucer type disk you put under your pots when you fired?
Kimberly Wilbee ua-cam.com/video/OuDWhlF_Sb8/v-deo.html
Kimberly Wilbee Joe Thompson at Old Forge Creations.
@@LoisHook Thanks. I had his site open and I couldn't find that exact one. Plus I didn't know what he Called them, so searching wasn't workin really fast. Thanks again. I'll post picks on your Facebook today.
Great results Lois!! And great discussion. Thank you!
About the lamps, Wondering if putting 4 instead of 3 will keep the shape better. Also, i think that pushing your pot into the soft wad might anchor it too much and not let it move (both the wad and your pot) as it gets fired....just a thought 🤔 Having said that i love the combination of round/triangular shape for the lamp base! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Gema Vizcay-Barrena my brother suggested that the wedding stayed fixed in the place it went into the kiln and as the pot shrinks during firing the rest has to change shape to accommodate the wadding.
Maybe a dryer wadding and not one I had just made
Interesting .......
@@LoisHook ,
I just had a thought. Put a piece of shard under the wad so that it will move as your pot shrinks. Have no idea if this would work but sounds good in theory. You can also look at Jonthepotter, he has a video on firing pots upside down to get glaze on the bottom. Good luck. I loved the rest of your video and subscribed.
Thanks.
What do you mean shard.
Yes I’ve watched Jonthepotter re firing upside down. And since firing these I did buy some legs for the kiln and they would be tall enough for me to put the lamp suspended as the inside was not glazed. Also I added Alumina Hydrate in the China clay to make the wadding. I was just watching Bill Powell and uses Alumina Hydrate in his Christaline Glazing. He uses it to hold on the with the school glue the rings that he uses as his catch trays. I need to learn more about it....buts that’s pottery.
Wow the whole setup is amazing. Can you do a studio tour?
Thankyou.
Lois, at what point did you do the 15 minute hold. Great glaze combo's and video. Thanks for taking the time.
This video was at the start of my kiln journey. I now don’t do a hold as I was doing it for the Chrystal growth on the Amaco Ancient Copper. I’m more worried now about the running of glazes that move and the gold I felt made that happen some times too much.
I hope that helps.
Thanks for sharing! I wonder if you’ve used the ancient copper- obsidian-smoky merlot combo ok flatware?
Flatware ???
No re that combo. If you have any pics you have done and want to share email me lois@loishook.com. I would love to know what your suggesting.
the distortion was due to the lamps shrinking. The wads don't move but the wall between them pulls in as it shrinks. Nice work still.
Hey, lady. I haven't made a comment in a while. I'm wondering if you were to put a round stilt underneath the lamps. It would have to have stilt pins all around the stilt. I make mine to fit whatever I'm having trouble with. It should hold it all the way round. By any chance when you made the lamp did they stay round while they were still wet or did you have to reshape them.
lovely work I like your clay what is it its a nice colour
The clay is Scarva ES10 (UK)
@@LoisHook thank you x
Beauty
Would you tell me about the cookies you use under your mugs? Do you make them? A 'stand system'? And thank you so much for your posts. I am learning so much and am gaining confidence to try some combos myself!!
Stunning pots Lois. With your catchers, are they batt washed out just plain bisque?
That should be 'or' not 'out'! Must learn to type!
Elaine Hill plain Bisque. Made on a bat so smother stay flat and wait for them to pop off.
Go to Old Forge Creations and Joe there has a video.
Hello Lois Your pinch pot Has Mayco Magma? Gorgeous colours! Would love to know your combo there. Thanks for putting out your videos. They are great.
The extra heat from your firing could be the reason why your pieces distorted.
Kimberly Wilbee here are some more pics
facebook.com/585673183/posts/10158931490123184/?d=n
It’s Terracolor solar orange. I have red also. The red is called gutt hell rot and orang is gutt orange. I used Mayco white magma.
@@LoisHook I love those names. ha gutt hell rot ha
Hi Lois, love the videos and the results. I'm just starting out so watch with interest. Could you please tell me what kiln you are using? Keep potting.
Thankyou for your comments and kind words. It’s a Skutt KTM1018
What glaze firing schedule did you do these on? I had a disaster with my first Potters Choice firing - which was also my first stoneware firing - as it ‘spat’ all over my kiln shelves and the pots were covered in pinholes. I couldn’t find a firing schedule anywhere so went by my kiln recommendation for stoneware which may have been too slow. Absolutely love your work! 😃
My firing schedule is a preset cone 6 with a Skutt kiln so I have not programmed it my self.
How do you make the cookies? I think you mentioned a video...couldn’t make out the name though.
mary carlino here is the link to Joe at Old forge Creations making drip catchers
ua-cam.com/video/OuDWhlF_Sb8/v-deo.html
Enjoy
Lois Hook Pottery Great...thanks so much!!
put the lamps on silica sand to be able to move
Thanks for the help. I haven’t tried that.
What is the kiln you use?
Dina Runs it’s a Skutt. The KTM1018. It has the pre loaded computerised system on it.
Hi
It looks like you fired greater than cone 7; maybe cone 8. Your clay might have started to melt; this would cause some of your pieces to warp.
Gary
Caldwell Thomas I have been asking about how the cones should be bent if they do a true cone. Should they touch the floor as such.
@@LoisHook Hi
Hi
@@LoisHook HI
If you are using self-supporting CONES, here is the correct procedure to use. The CONES need to be placed flat on the kiln shelf such that the tip (or tilt)of the CONE remains at 8 degrees; this is how they are manufactured. If you put the CONE in a clay platform, the CONE still needs to be at 8 degrees to get an accurate CONE reading. Also, you need to fire the kiln such that at 100 degrees F below your selected CONE setting you ramp the kiln at 108 F/hour. If you follow these guidelines, then the correct shape of CONE 6 run will look like this: 6
CONE 5: Completely Melted
CONE 6: tip of the CONE at 90 degrees (tip of the cone at the base of the stand)
CONE 7: tip of the CONE between 10-15 degrees
CONE 8: 8 degrees
(I have a photo that I can send to you if you like)
If you hold the maximum temperature at CONE 6 for an additional 8-10 mins you will increase the CONE from 6 to 7.
Gary
Caldwell Thomas if you want to send me that picture then my email is lois@loishook.com. I didn’t really understand the expiation so a pic will help. I used self support comes on a bisqued thin pottery base on the two shelves used.
I find not glazing both sides makes the pots go from round.
LB Ceramics good thought.