Oh joy, the opening of the kiln and it all looks supergood... or maybe not?In case you missed one of the previous posts, I made some more samples to fire so that's why you see so many here.
When I touch and lightly press it, it feels very light and airy and... ouch breakable...
I used two different kind of porcelain clays for this & both apparently need some more investigation. The quest begins & not sure when it will end. The quest will involve lots of reading about all sorts of ingredients & making samples & it might take me months to find the right recipe... But hey, what a challenge ahead of me! I'm looking forward to it actually! :)
This was a piece of sponge that I drenched in the porcelain clay & it seems a lot less fragile then the crocheted pieces. I can lightly press on it and it doesn't break so this tells me that I have to experiment a bit more in the solid direction...Want to show your creative space? Hop over to Kootoyoo's to play! It's fun! :)
Oh pity... :(
ReplyDeleteBut well, you where set for having to try it some times so - I too won't loose hope :)
what a pity:( the crochet works looked beautiful to me.
ReplyDeletekeep going to find right recipe,just waiting in curiosity mood:)
I'm sorry that didn't work out too well :) But keep trying :)
ReplyDeletelove it when those setbacks get you fired up (hehe) to keep on trying!
ReplyDeleteA pitty... but, as I know you, you will find the solution for sure :D Happy experimenting!
ReplyDeleteOh, too bad, Mitsy :( It must also have something to do with the density of the materials you used, no? Crochet is not as porous as sponge, so the porcelain molecules (or whatever it's called :P) have less opportunity to make stable connection to each other.
ReplyDeleteAnyway.. I'm looking forward to your next experiment :) The bowls look great! *imagining eating peanut from the bowl ;)*
I really like those little pieces, I'm sure you will solve this challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh, sorry it didn't work out...but great that you're going to continue exploring this idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWould it not become stronger if you drenced it again after having let it dry? So you get more layers on? Certainly worth more experimentation!
ReplyDeletePity that they broke :( it would look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe bowls look good! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame but I'm so glad you're embracing the challenge. Looking forward to your win.
ReplyDeleteBugger!
ReplyDeletehmmmm, am sure you will find an answer here ~ maybe you could use your untouchables in photos and then make them into postcards??
ReplyDeleteMore sponge! I love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd what about the babuschkas? Who are they?
ouch pity ! the crochet looked so beautiful....
ReplyDeletethats too bad as it does look really nice. More crochet detail then I thought would show up, shows up really well in the clay
ReplyDeleteOh! What a pity!
ReplyDeleteBut experimenting is cool, you'll find another way ;D For sure!
I'm loving your adventures with crochet & porcelain, it's fascinating. How is the blanket coming along? I am feeling the need for an update. Thanks also to you & your blog for leading me onto many other interesting people.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling a little green with envy, but in a good way of course.
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky to be able to experiment this way. When I was in art school I had a brilliant idea involving paperclay, saturating sheets of watercolour paper with slip and painting with coloured slips and stains... never got around to doing it as I decided to go into printmaking instead.
It looks like you are having so much fun and now I want to go out and have some creating fun too.
Awww, what a shame. They looked so pretty. Good luck with the continued experiments, though!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you could put some sort of glue or fixative spray on it to make it stronger (before it breaks, of course)? So it would still have the look of crochet, but be stronger? Just a thought...good luck with your experimenting! It can be frustrating, but worth it when you have that "a-ha!" moment!
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Oh so bad it didn´t work... but don´t loose hope, keep trying! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your quest!
ReplyDeleteThe bitter sweet of trying out new things. Hope you get the right recipe soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous! I love your quest and can't wait to read more! There's a jeweller in Brisbane near where I live, Ari Athans, and she made something similar last year by dipping the crochet pieces in liquid silver (I think). If you want to check out her blog and contact her about her process her address is: http://ariathans.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteShe has a big show on tonight so maybe after the weekend :)
Fabulous post - thanks for this! K
Sorry to see that the crochet pieces did not work out. They do look beautiful. I am sure you will figure out a solution very soon!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the bowls. Keep up all the great work Mitsy!
That crochet porcelain looks amazing...so sorry it broke. Hope you make it work soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your heartwarming comments! It warms my heart to know that you are all eager to find out how my quest will continue & that you will be part of it by following the steps I take.
ReplyDeleteKylie, thank you for the link to that great artist.
Back to the old drawing board, at least this project will provide a good challenge for you. Such a shame because they look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteat least you are experimenting and can practice a little more to get the right mix!! the other items look wonderful and I am really looking forward to showing everyone my purchase :D
ReplyDeletewow, what a fantastic project. Your post is fascinating. Thanks for sharing the photos
ReplyDeleteKeep at it, this is interesting!
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