Sunday, March 29, 2009

Brain matters

I made a few zombie feelings but when they came out of the kiln, the 'brain' came loose. That's because I didn't add enough clay slib while making them.
Hmm... I needed to find a solution to fix it. I didn't want to throw the bottom pieces away as they do take some time to make. But because they are already fired, they turned into ceramics so a clay slib won't do to fix it. So, I just added some glaze to it and put new brain on it wit my clay gun. When the glaze will melt, the clay will stick into it like glue.
So hopefully I can add some zombie feelings to my shop soon! :)
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17 comments:

  1. StaroftheEastMarch 29, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I wish I could change my brain like that :D!!

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  2. SigmosaicsMarch 29, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    practice makes perfect! and you've found a solution!

    will be fun to see zombies hanging around etsy :D

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  3. KreativlinkMarch 29, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Oh yeah -just what Star said! Some extra brains to put on would be super! :)

    Hope that cute little brains will stick!

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  4. matchstickgirlMarch 29, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    definitely one of my favourites !!!!

    and it sounds like kiwi ingenuity

    :D

    love teh little brain zombies

    xx im sure it will work ...

    loving my little "giddy "


    xxx

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  5. Chelsea AnnMarch 29, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Hi, I was wondering what type of clay/ceramic substance you use because, as you can see from my brilliant choice of words, I don't know much about this stuff but lately I've become really interested in it. I also really like the colour of the substance (not sure what to call it)you use when it is unglased (I wont be able to invest in glazes straight away, I don't think). So I was just wonder what it is called so I could do som research. Thanks.

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  6. Mitsy / ArtMindMarch 29, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Chelsea, I use WBB Vingerling K123 clay which is a light colored clay with an addition of 0 to 0,5 pieces of chamotte. Chamotte are teeny tiny pieces of fired clay which are mixed with the unfired clay to give it more body. People who throw at the weel will not easily use clay with chamotte in it as it will hurt on their hands while throwing.
    For me, the clay which has only a tiny bit of chamotte is perfect.
    I like smooth surfaces but clay without any chamotte doesn't hold enough shape for me.
    If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me at artmind@pandora.be :)

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  7. ZenaZMarch 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Love your Brain Matters...

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  8. ingermaaikeMarch 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Looks like your brain is working just fine!

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  9. Pesky Cat DesignsMarch 29, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Looks like you managed to put your brain together in the end so that is all that matters! he he

    I love this new addition! :)

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  10. kraplapMarch 29, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    I hope you manage this one; it's my favourite !

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  11. fel4uMarch 29, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    I like this one too Mitsy! You always surprise me !

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  12. VeganosaurusMarch 29, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Well you could call them 'no brainer' feelings and the description can say, 'the brain is placed on the feeling and when you need an answer to a question you just take the brain off and you might just get inspired into a no brainer answer' :oP

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  13. Ngan {eNVe Designs}March 29, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    oh, how creative!! i love it! :)

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  14. Dawn of LaTouchablesMarch 30, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    These are simply wonderful!
    I love your feelings--they are mine, too!

    Nice that you've taken the leap to sell these--real works of art!!

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  15. EvaForevaMarch 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    How super cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, they are so cute! I wanna my brains like that.

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  17. .girl ferment.April 10, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    all i can say is wow
    i have just discovered your work
    it is really special

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