I tried to match the lines and the texture of the plaster plates in every figure. The movement of the dancing figures is more clear because of the small bumps on the surface. The girl’s portrait is simple and calm, but it shows expression with the natural roughness of the material. Some details were tests to see the limits of the material.
These works are not just drawings; they are also important steps for me to understand how the plaster and glazes work together on the ceramic surface. When I fire them in my new kiln, I will learn more about the relationship between the material and the form.
Recently I have been making tests on different plaster plates to make molds. They are not dry yet, so I can’t finish or use them. But I bought a new kiln! It is coming from a factory in Germany, so I need to wait a little. I don’t want to fire these tests in my old kiln because I want to wait for the new one to make the first adjustments and tests.
When my new kiln arrives I plan to work mostly at cone 9-10 temperatures. I will try new glazes and clays to find the best results. The part I like most is not making many products but spending time trying and testing. Now, I keep the works I like and that work well, but I don’t make many copies yet. That time will come with the new kiln.
Because of the warm weather, the small plates are almost dry, but I will wait to fire them until my kiln arrives. After the first settings and firings, I will start to fire these tests.
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