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Sea Creature of the South Pacific Art Swap ~ Done! |
ZeroTiki
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|  Posted: 2013-02-09 3:50 pm Permalink
And Pterodactyl same day shipping? COSTLY.
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TikiAno
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| Posted: 2013-02-11 1:36 pm Permalink
Finally got the re-glazed NOTNSP mug (Narwhals of the North South Pacific) fired. The added color did "stick" to the original mug (was a little worried about this, as it's a shared high fire kiln). The lime green/blue combination works. If you're interested you can always scroll back a few pages to see the original look, but here's the latest version:
The interior of the mug (w/ the breaching Narwhal horn) changed slightly in color (barely visible in photo):
I also glazed and am waiting to fire the tile that may be part of the Swap, too:
All the best to all, look forward to participating in this swap- and huge thanks to MDM for organizing!
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2013-02-11 3:25 pm Permalink
TikiAno, those colors definitely "pop" more ~ very nice! 
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LoriLovesTiki
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From: NJ
| Posted: 2013-02-12 6:45 pm Permalink
Update: I reglazed my piece using the same color on the turtle itself to hopefully even out the coloring and a different green on the background. I did rub a bit of black into the carved parts of the turtle shell too. The kiln is getting turned on first thing tomorrow morning so I should know the results end of the day or at the latest the next morning. It's on the top shelf so if the lid gets opened at the end of the day I might get to peek in.
I can't beleive how nervous I am! fingers crossed.....
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hang10tiki
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| Posted: 2013-02-12 8:16 pm Permalink
Ano- cool color
Lori- fingers crossed for u
Jon
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2013-02-12 8:37 pm Permalink
Like an expectant father 
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ZeroTiki
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| Posted: 2013-02-13 11:47 am Permalink
Stage.........um....Whatever! it's Done!
Our friend seems to be in a bit of trouble.... I'm sure it will end all right.
"What's so bad about being slightly drunk?"
"Ask a glass of water."
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hang10tiki
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| Posted: 2013-02-13 12:48 pm Permalink
Zero in the house
Awesome
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cy
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From: Gresham, Oregon
| Posted: 2013-02-13 2:01 pm Permalink
Great work Tiki Ano and Zero!
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2013-02-13 6:54 pm Permalink
He does look a bit worried  Great painting Zero, glad you were able to join in.
2 MORE WEEKS ~ TIME TO GET BUSY IF YOU AREN'T DONE YET!
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TikiAno
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From: San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2013-02-13 7:45 pm Permalink
Thanks MDM- I'm glad the refiring worked- the brighter colors work a whole lot better. Hang1, & cy, thanks!
Lori, I look forward to seeing the result- I was just in the same place w/ refiring.... fingers crossed 4 you.
Zero, the painting looks great!
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LoriLovesTiki
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From: NJ
| Posted: 2013-02-14 07:39 am Permalink
The project is out of the kiln and is looking better. Not perfect, but better. Here's what it looks like:
and with the flash:
Overall, I'm pleased with it but my perfectionist tendencies are showing, I don't like how some of the background green right around the turtle isn't consistant. I think it will get at least one more coat of something before I consider it "done." Thank goodness the deadline will come, otherwise I suspect I'd keep fiddling with it FOREVER!
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LoriLovesTiki
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From: NJ
| Posted: 2013-02-14 07:42 am Permalink
Oh, hit submit too soon.
Thanks everyone for the "good luck" vibes, well wishes and encouragement.
Zero, I love it! I'd be THRILLED to receive your painting in the swap! (Along with MANY others, can I have one of each?)
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!
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hang10tiki
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From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2013-02-14 07:46 am Permalink
Lori- the green came out great
Jon
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TikiDaye
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From: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
| Posted: 2013-02-14 08:07 am Permalink
Lori - I think it looks great... whatever you did on this last firing really made the turtle pop from the background. Well done
Peace,
Jason <><
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