The Cube Mug/Vase

continued...

Since the last post the clay had dried and been taken out to leave the shape of the cube mug/vase. 

The next step was to use the

Porcelain slip technique.

Pouring the Porcelain slip into the cast.

Allowing the Porcelain slip to rest for 10-12minutes. Then access is poured back into the container to prevent waste. 

The porcelain is left to dry upside down to dry evenly. 

Once it's dry, the top edge is trimmed off neatly with the aid of a spatula.

 It is then left to dry in a cupboard between two discs to make sure it doesn't deform. 

Smoothing out the surfaces and finishing off with a light damp natural sponge.

First firing.

  

Applying the low firing glaze on the porcelain.

 Second firing with the glaze.

Cut out digital transfers, allowing some border to make it easier to handle.

Cleaning the bottom of the cube with methylated spirit. 

Placing the transfer into water to separate from the sheet to move it onto the bottom of the cube.

One last firing is done with the ceramic digital transfers. 

Results can be found in the Exhibition post... to be created shortly!