D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

[shyrabbit]

I thought I would post these images of a Yunomi that came out the kiln yesterday. It's a carbon trap shino with wood ash and rutile, the colors are amazing. These photos don't show all the nuances of the glaze interactions.

This piece and a few others have been posted to my etsy shop @:
http://shyrabbit.etsy.com

Thanks to those for taking the time to look at the crawly chawan and for posting your comments. I appreciate it.
Michael

[woozl]

That's off the hook, wowza.

[shyrabbit]

I just posted a few new Yunomi to my etsy shop from the recent firing in the small kiln. I love this kiln...gave back some nice results.
http://shyrabbit.etsy.com

The image posted here is a Carbon Trapping Shino glaze with wood ash and Rutile.

Thanks for your time,
Michael

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[Chip]

Great works, Michael!!!!

[shyrabbit]

Thanks Chip,

I'm really pleased with this firing...some very pleasant and unexpected results. I will post a few other images of results soon.

Michael

[chamekke]

I thought I would post images of some unique, interesting and one of a kind glaze effects from years gone by, just for fun or to stimulate conversation.

Shino over a Satin Black Glazed Chawan

Now where did I put that jaw-dropping emoticon.

Oh yes, here it is:

I'm speechless. That is a stunning chawan.

[shyrabbit]

chamekke,

You are too kind, thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to post your comments.

BTW, that emoticon is great, has lots of appropriate uses.

Michael

[shyrabbit]

I thought I would post an image of the interior of my small kiln. The hole in the floor is 1 of 2 burner ports. Notice the dark discoloration of the bricks. This is due to the effects of a reduction atmosphere during the firings. The light areas of the brick are due to oxidation. The plume shaped light area on the wall near the port is an interesting illustrative shape which shows the path of the oxygen as it enters the kiln. Also notice that the corner is oxidizing.

For me, the most interesting part of this is that these "micro environments" can exist in such a small cubic volume kiln at 2345 F.

This image also shows how important placement of the work in the kiln can be. A pot placed at the edge of the shelf, near the burner port would exhibit oxidation effects on one side and reduction effects on the other.

Thanks,
Michael

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[shyrabbit]

A new Shino Chawan from the last firing. I like the "hand feel" of the glaze finish, almost warm.

Thanks,
Michael

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[ginkgo]

thanks for the view of your kiln !.. I am firing in an electric kiln so it is intersting to see the effect of the flame and oxydation/ reduction . You have a direct burner ? A friend of mine has a gas kiln but the flame is reversible (?) ( flamme renversée) and she controlls reduction with a piece of metal in front of the canal for the chimney. You seems to have the controll easily with the place inside the kiln. I like your shinos tea bowls .

[Robert Fornell]

Great piece Michael...... subtle and understated.

Congrats,
R

[bonjiri]

A new Shino Chawan from the last firing. I like the "hand feel" of the glaze finish, almost warm.

Thanks,
Michael

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beautiful shino michael !

COOL !

[shyrabbit]

Thanks for all the comments regarding the last shino chawan, much appreciated.

Gingko, I've not heard of a "reverse burner"...sounds like the metal plate is her damper and is used to restrict the flow of air into and through the kiln.

Robert, thanks for posting the videos...I particularly liked the "wadding" that was used and then broke off to leave the subtle relief design. I'm assuming he grinds these marks smooth(?)

A few Shino Guinomi from the last firing...they average approx. 3 ounces/75 ml.

Thanks,
Michael

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[woozl]

Very nice, I love the sixth one.
Good stuff, keep it coming.

[Chip]

You are really cranking out some great Shino, Michael! Yeah, what Woozl said.