Something potters strive for is consistency in glaze results. Once you have a formula and technique that works, you can move into production mode and not spend so much time messing around with mixing, applying and layering glazes.

With my current studio setup, I am limited to using commercial glazes. It has taken a long time, but I have found a combination that works for me, consistently. Consistency is the name of the game. I have learned how to layer the glazes for best effect, and how thick to apply them. I’ll be making a lot more pots decorated with these simple colors for the upcoming shows, and will leave experimenting for after the holidays.

This mug was glazed with two thick layers of Georgie’s Incredible Black, dipped in a thick application of Georgie’s Perfect White, then the remaining exposed black was given a light layer of Laguna WC520 Transparent glaze.

The combination makes for a wonderful array of subtle colors and patterns. I am still on the quest for lighter glazes, but in the meantime, this is a nice, more traditional addition to my colored slip work.