Is it a failure or not? I’m not sure. Evidently, it is specific. Huge and irregular in shape.
That was my first attempt to finish the surface with sodium silicate. This technique causes unpredictable deep breaks. That was the intended beauty.
Then, there was bit too much glaze. Finally it was fired too long, thanks to electric supply company (outage and need to refire).
C930 with WT green
In fact this is my first approach to agateware. The handle and outside of the mug is not glazed at all while internal part of the mug is in glossy transparent. I use the brush everyday as my primary shaving choice. I like the smooth pearl survace of the handle.
More parts will come. I work on a complete set composed of brush, mug, AS bottle, scull and ….razor with that type of scales.
Porcelain with blue pigment fired at 1265 C