tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post983297965434477425..comments2023-06-16T07:56:32.032-07:00Comments on clay & perimmons: Entwining Earthenware and PorcelainCharlene Doiron Reinharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645689953689581574noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-53647728019940126982014-02-24T15:37:13.120-08:002014-02-24T15:37:13.120-08:00Tidy studio but a very messy worker! ;)Tidy studio but a very messy worker! ;)Charlene Doiron Reinharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645689953689581574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-53229237130058430132014-02-24T14:59:47.959-08:002014-02-24T14:59:47.959-08:00Such kind words, Vicki. I am honored by them. ;)Such kind words, Vicki. I am honored by them. ;)Charlene Doiron Reinharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645689953689581574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-87595657696720621082014-02-23T14:01:59.464-08:002014-02-23T14:01:59.464-08:00Lovely details as always. And tidy studio, as I pe...Lovely details as always. And tidy studio, as I peeked with my little eyes! : )Midorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635048215440828421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-58106162677406466412014-02-20T21:49:59.838-08:002014-02-20T21:49:59.838-08:00Earth and rain.
Clay and water.
Along with fire, y...Earth and rain.<br />Clay and water.<br />Along with fire, you honour these elements with such incredible skill, beauty, empathy and mystery, Charlene.<br />Your work is the gift of an artist.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023748614942747415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-21443393195042311432014-02-19T08:42:46.679-08:002014-02-19T08:42:46.679-08:00After I had put in the tendrils in the hand I read...After I had put in the tendrils in the hand I read this poem. I will sometimes just open a book and read a few lines. It is amazing how many times it relates to what I am doing. And even a few lines of Neruda is heaven.<br />The porcelain parts are small additions so there's less surface area to contract. Sprigs work if both the clays are at the same moisture-soft but not leatherhard. And even at low-fire bisque that porcelain--although not fully vitrified--takes on stain in a beautiful way that white slip does not. It may not be apparent to anyone else, but I can see the difference ;)Charlene Doiron Reinharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645689953689581574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-10980448089671008312014-02-19T08:17:33.471-08:002014-02-19T08:17:33.471-08:00The porcelain parts are very small so there is min...The porcelain parts are very small so there is minimal problems attaching with slip. Usually I make the leaves separate with stainless steel wire stems. They are fired and tossed into a "parts" box for future use. I use a needle tool to poke holes in where I want the leaves. When the piece gets a final glaze fire I will insert all the leaves that stand out. I think people understand to take care when picking up my pieces, but I do make obvious places that one can pick each piece up easily--mainly the neck area and the bottom portion is free and clear. The body and head are coiled and paddled to compress the clay. This strengthens the clay body.<br />I keep in mind that cups and teapots have handles and spouts---they are used more often. A sculpture mainly sits. Charlene Doiron Reinharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645689953689581574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-58109750620714004912014-02-19T06:13:05.200-08:002014-02-19T06:13:05.200-08:00Love Nerudo's poem - goes perfectly with your ...Love Nerudo's poem - goes perfectly with your piece. And she's lovely. I'm just wondering if porcelain and earthenware place nice together in the kiln?<br />Looking forward to seeing this fired!Judy Shrevehttp://www.mountainhousestudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101338649526821749.post-85030257342119504952014-02-19T04:49:53.175-08:002014-02-19T04:49:53.175-08:00I like the idea of mixing the two clays, when you ...I like the idea of mixing the two clays, when you add the porcelain how to do you attach it? with slip? I guess what I'm wondering is how you can get a clean edge between the two. Your sculptures amaze me at their fragility and how you are able to transport them without breaking pieces like the leaves that extend outward.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.com