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Why PLAY is Important to Your WORK
This is a question that holds within it, its own answer. Because PLAY IS IMPORTANT. There. Shortest Muddy Colors post in history. See you next month! [caption id="attachment_56894" align="aligncenter" width="371"] Our Author photos for the forthcoming graphic novel, MEADOWLARK. We both insist at every opportunity to make sure we play in this area even when a regular old headshot is called for. As a result this is for both Ethan and I, our…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Sculptural Cold Finishes: Jacked Rabbit
February 13, 2025 - Cold finishes are any surface treatment on ceramic sculptures that are not traditionally fired in a kiln. Glazes, underglazes and stains are all kiln-fired approaches that are classically used to finish ceramic pieces. We generally don’t use glazes as they tend to obscure sculpted details making them look like they’ve been dipped in cream. They can also be unpredictable. Despite extensive testing, the various factors that occur within a firing environment can cause disasters. One time, we’d done many test firings on a lovely satin gunmetal grey finish to confirm we had all the variables just right. We applied it to a kiln full of our sculptures. Several days later after the firing was complete, we opened the kiln and, to our horror, every sculpture had turned a nasty slime green, with the exception of…
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The Black Pharaohs, Part 2
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