March Kiln Opening, Glaze Combinations and new glaze decals. Mayco, amaco, PSH, and spectrum

This Kiln load has some mugs that will see two more planned firings. I am playing with overglaze decals from:
www.etsy.com/shop/XpressionDe...
www.chinaclayart.com
Also, be sure to check out Nina Palomas channel, she does beautiful overglaze transfer work
‪@ninapalomastudios‬
Warning: there is a little winter whining at the beginning of the video, lol. Warmer days are coming!!

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Your pronunciation of decals makes me smile every time. In the US the pronunciation puts the emphasis on -cal and the “e” is a long sound almost a double ee. Your glazing is incredible Lisa. Love all the combos! Stay warm, spring is just around the corner!! 🌻🪷🌺🌸🌼

[@finklepottery704]

Yes it seems to be a regional pronunciation 😂

[@user-nl3or2sd9z]

Fantastic kiln unload! I look forward to seeing your fantastic mugs! These are times that I wish I had a kiln! Happy potting. Hang in there, March coming in like a lion… warmer days are coming! Cheers from BC!

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks so much! Yes warmer here already 😊

[@AudreyLynnStudios]

Brrrrrrr, Lisa! Eek! 🥶 Great unload as usual! Wishing you much success with your decal series! You have so many beautiful pieces it's hard to choose my fave! Thanks for sharing! Stay warm!✌️

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks Audrey ! Warmer today 😊

[@Mariede425]

Lisa, I have the same exact decals from Sanbao! the gold sun, stars and celestial objects come out AWESOME especially on a hi-gloss dark glaze (I used obsidian=WOW!) May the kiln gods smile on your 'decal/luster" firings...and for sure all of your firings!

[@finklepottery704]

Thank you!

[@micheledickey4066]

Oh my gosh I am soooo excited to see how the decals come out. What a fun idea. I know they will be amazing! I love all the different shapes especially the cloud mug!!

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks Michele

[@corryg6403]

Cant wait to see the finale mugs with the decals. We are under a winter storm warning here -25 with windchill right now hopefully this the last one of winter.

[@finklepottery704]

Yes I am so ready for spring! The week coming is looking much warmer 🤞

[@corryg6403]

@@finklepottery704 Same here plus 1 by friday

[@susancole6090]

I look forward to your videos all the time. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the decals. I can't wait to see how they turn out.

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks Susan!

[@Dollfacepottery]

Thanks Lisa, love love love the beach themed long trays and looking forward to your decal story series, good luck with it!

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks Joanne!

[@barbarac4138]

I am doing three shows in sunny Florida. Hot, humid, sweaty. Ready to go back to cooler Tennessee

[@finklepottery704]

I am a bit jealous despite the humid and sweaty 😅

[@mudmagic407]

Omg so excited when I see u have a kiln unload!! Can’t wait to see the decal mugs finished! That winter wood amaryllis is Devine! I’ve added it to my list already! Yes you are suffer in -25 degrees we are boiling at 35 degree heat! I don’t know how you do it. Coldest we ever get in winter is about +10 degrees! Much love Nat xx

[@finklepottery704]

35 is too hot!!! But I am still a bit jealous lol. I’ll definitely post the decal results

[@janlewis9099]

I know which one I'd prefer....I hate being cold.

[@shirleypeterson9496]

Hi Lisa.. Shirley here from nz..love your pottery and since of humor.. I was wondering if you could share with me your lovely cranberry studio glaze recipe..ive always mixed my own underglazes then clear glaze on top..but my husband just bought me a shimpo wheel and I'm teaching myself to throw..but I love yr drippy mug colours..so now I'm teaching myself how to mix the glazes..with my husband's help...maths was never my strong point and college was something like 59years ago.. thank you and please keep doing yr wonderful utube..its very inspiring 😅

[@finklepottery704]

HI Shirley, wow New Zealand you are far from me! Unfortunately my cranberry glaze recipe is from a Canadian supplier called Pottery Supply House and they call it red wine. Probably difficult to obtain where you are. I would think if you have a clear glaze recipe that you like, you could experiment with Mason Stains to try to get something close. When using mason stains, I usually try about 3-5% to start with, depending if I want a deeper color or more pastel. Hope that helps.

[@nukuaceramicsbonaire]

Beautiful pieces Lisa! Can't wait to see the stories you are going to tell us! I have some decals in my stash too but I have only been playing with them in my mind. lol It's only 60 C difference between where we are, who's counting right? Sending you some Bonairian sunshine! 🌵🌞🌞🌞

[@finklepottery704]

Hi Monique thanks! And you lucky girl. My sister is heading to curaçao in a few weeks. I think that is pretty close to you?

[@nukuaceramicsbonaire]

@@finklepottery704 yes, it't about 80 kilometers. You would have to fly though, no ferries unfortunately. Or swim....😆😂🤪

[@jeanneshirk720]

Outstanding !!

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks 😊

[@anasclayhouse]

Beautiful glaze combos Lisa as usual!❤ I love your rectangular trays, 😍thank you for sharing!

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks Ana!

[@shirleypeterson9496]

Hi Shirley here in the waikato of the North island new Zealand.. as always loving yr kiln unloading.L was hoping you could show how you glaze yr process of dipping yr liner,then doing yr several colours etc,I do see how tr outside,but how do you dip the lining ,thank you..and yes here in New Zealand we are just in autum going into winter,so pretty nice temp right now

[@finklepottery704]

Hi Shirley for the liner I just carefully pour liquid into the brim then pour out. If I have a small amount of glaze then just pour a few inches in then swirl the piece as I pour out. I usually give mylined pieces a few hours to dry before applying outside glaze. I’ll definitely add a glaze video to the to do list

[@williamblack4611]

Great video. Love the chubby barrell mugs with red at the bottom. Have you by any chance published the studio blue recipe. Thanks, stay warm.

[@finklepottery704]

Thanks! Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5nFnn2cfqiSf8Usi=2b-zp8OR2yLHDRg7 Recipe is in the description

[@marycarolyn1293]

I always enjoy your kiln openings and seeing how you glaze your pieces. I have a question about the first thing you showed. What was the blue glaze on the top? Thanks, Lisa!

[@finklepottery704]

I am guessing you mean the starry night mugs? 2 coats of obsidian with blobs of blue hydrangea and seaweed all over

[@marycarolyn1293]

@@finklepottery704 Thanks!

[@Faith-qp8us]

I have never heard “decals” pronounced like that.. interesting.. or have I been wrong all along.. I pronounce it DEE-Cals

[@finklepottery704]

Oh Lordy I was probably pronouncing it wrong. As long as the right idea gets across 😊

[@Faith-qp8us]

Ha.. I looked it up .. the dictionary pronunciation seems to show both ways.. we a good 🤪🤣I just have never heard someone say it that way.

[@studiopotternancy]

Would you be able to include the “C. Hoffman” firing schedule in a post? I’m looking to move down a bit from a solid cone 6 and have heard that the Hoffman program is a good alternative, especially with the firing down component. Thanks!!!

[@finklepottery704]

You will find in the description of this video 😊 good luck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYCogZl_lNyAg6ssi=Ym6cHheO03yCG8pH

[@studiopotternancy]

Found it. Thanks!

[@beebopper1280]

What is the blue glaze combo on the starry night mugs?

[@finklepottery704]

Hi. Two coats of obsidian with random splotches of seaweed and blue hydrangea

[@beebopper1280]

@@finklepottery704 thank you so much!