The Obvara mixture is a fermented liquid used in the Obvara firing technique, an Eastern European pottery technique that seals porous surfaces: Obvara mixture Ingredients 2.2 lbs flour, 1-2 packets of yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2.6 gallons warm water Preparation Mix ingredients and ferment for 2-3 days in a warm place, stirring frequently Notes The mixture can be smelly, so you can put it in a plastic bag if you're transporting it. The ideal water temperature is between 95° and 115° F, but it depends on the type of yeast you're using. The Obvara firing technique involves the following steps: Heat a bisqued piece of pottery to 1650° F Remove the pottery from the kiln and quickly dip it into the Obvara mixture Immediately dip the pottery into water to stop the color change and burning Allow the pottery to air cool The longer the pottery is in the mixture, the darker the effect will be. The Obvara firing technique can produce pieces that range in color from off white to almost black with speckles. The Obvara firing technique is also known as Baltic Raku or Mediterranean Raku. It's believed to have originated in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages
I've done a few rounds of obvara. Mine torn out darker than i want. Is that bc the pot is too hot? I do it with a regular raku firing up to 1800+ at a studio, so i take them out last so they cool a little and i even hold them in the air for a moment. I also know they burn in the air after putting them in the mixture, so i put them in the water quickly. Any thoughts? Your work is beautiful.
Haha, yes! There can be many dramatic and intense moments in pottery! There is really a great span of practices that it covers. That tool is just referred to as Raku tongs-- nothing special. But I much prefer to think of them now as forceps! So glad you like my work! Thank you for watching and reaching out!
The Obvara mixture is a fermented liquid used in the Obvara firing technique, an Eastern European pottery technique that seals porous surfaces:
Obvara mixture
Ingredients
2.2 lbs flour, 1-2 packets of yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2.6 gallons warm water
Preparation
Mix ingredients and ferment for 2-3 days in a warm place, stirring frequently
Notes
The mixture can be smelly, so you can put it in a plastic bag if you're transporting it. The ideal water temperature is between 95° and 115° F, but it depends on the type of yeast you're using.
The Obvara firing technique involves the following steps:
Heat a bisqued piece of pottery to 1650° F
Remove the pottery from the kiln and quickly dip it into the Obvara mixture
Immediately dip the pottery into water to stop the color change and burning
Allow the pottery to air cool
The longer the pottery is in the mixture, the darker the effect will be. The Obvara firing technique can produce pieces that range in color from off white to almost black with speckles.
The Obvara firing technique is also known as Baltic Raku or Mediterranean Raku. It's believed to have originated in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages
I've done a few rounds of obvara. Mine torn out darker than i want. Is that bc the pot is too hot? I do it with a regular raku firing up to 1800+ at a studio, so i take them out last so they cool a little and i even hold them in the air for a moment. I also know they burn in the air after putting them in the mixture, so i put them in the water quickly. Any thoughts? Your work is beautiful.
What an intense process! I never knew ceramics could be this dramatic😂. What is that huge forceps-like tool called? Thanks, Doug- beautiful work!
Haha, yes! There can be many dramatic and intense moments in pottery! There is really a great span of practices that it covers. That tool is just referred to as Raku tongs-- nothing special. But I much prefer to think of them now as forceps! So glad you like my work! Thank you for watching and reaching out!
Hey doug, i think you got the wrong Etsy shop in your descriptions
Great video as always!
Hey, there! Thank you so much for letting me know! It is updated now. So glad you are enjoying my videos! More to come!
@@dougrubenstein Might want to check the descriptions of the last few videos as well! Excited for more!
@@SweetStrawBeery Yes! I looked back on the last few and they had the same issue. Thank you again for bringing that to my attention!
Great job! I definitely need to order something soon.
Thanks so much! So glad you like my work! Would be an honor to send you a piece. My Etsy shop is always open and I update it at least once a month!
Is that a salt shot and a soda wash?
I was wondering what that was too 🤔