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Post by Arnie Benton on May 8, 2017 15:57:17 GMT -6
I'm continuing to explore the combination of layered glazes, striking, and most recently, the effect of Molybdenum - Here's a series - This last piece is part of my trying for larger and more distinct crystals along with the swirly ground. It's been about 2 years now that I've been focused on layered glazes, sometimes with an engobe, sometimes single fired or post fire reduced or post fire struck. I've been enjoying the journey - and appreciating just how difficult it is, given all the variables in the glazing process, to even try to pin down what's going on. I've learned a lot about 'the what' happens and little about 'the why' it happens. I think what I'm doing is pretty unique - and am flirting with the idea of selling them, but have so far successfully avoided turning this voyage of fun and discovery into a business. Arnie
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Post by tileman2 on May 9, 2017 20:12:37 GMT -6
Think you found your niche- very visually appealing. Tom
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Post by annie on May 10, 2017 2:04:22 GMT -6
Hi Arnie, I love what you're doing and the methodical trials are so necessary in this art form. These pieces are gorgeous and will sell, if that's what you want to do, but don't pressure yourself and remove the fun of opening the kiln! My advice is to not take any commissions--it can neutralise the experience and excitement, in my humble opinion. Keep your favourites and maybe sell the others on-line or just to us!
--Annie
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Post by Arnie Benton on May 10, 2017 9:41:21 GMT -6
Thanks, Tom - I appreciate your judgement -
Annie - thanks for the advice. The pressure I feel is coming mostly from running out of shelf space! But I do feel good seeing how other people, mostly relatives at this point, display my pieces prominently and tell me how much visitors admire them. I started an Etsy site a few years ago at the urging of family but haven't put much time or effort into it, and haven't put any of my recent stuff on it -
I'd appreciate your ideas about what they might sell for - and would happily ship to England at a huge discount!
Arnie
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