So I have started my Masters in Ceramics at the University of Sunderland. We were given a module guide for Stage 1, which is the testing stage - and how fun it is! As I am continuing from my last project Last Post, I am focusing how I can present the letters the audience had written. So in this case I have been looking at how I can represent the paper and the writing, for example, scrupled paper, folded paper, a postcard? and written test, sgraffito, embossed or stamped words

Well I'm on a roll! Taking out pieces from the kiln, making more testers and then putting them in a kiln. #testing #ceramics #ceramic #clay #glaze #oxides #oxide #north #craft #crafts #art #artists #craftspeople #craftperson #artist #kiln #kilns #maker #sarah #glazes #northeast #northumberland #newcastle #uni #masters #ma #university #test #experiment #experiments #stage #stage1 #sunderland

I have been making porcelain paper clay this week! I made one large plaster batt and two smaller ones for the clay to dry out on. I tested with Manganese Oxides, Black Iron Oxides and Copper Oxides in the clay whilst they were drying out. #ceramics #ceramic #clay #paper #paperclay #art #artist #maker #makers #artists #uni #experiment #university #stage #stage1 #stage1 #sunderland #newcastle #north #northeast #experiments #test #testing #glaze #makingclay #making #craft #desig