semi-newbies

these cups ventured out of the kiln a little while ago but i only got around to photographing them today. the markings are 'scribbles' applied with thickened and/or coloured slip to either the outside of the cast while still damp, or the inside of the mould before casting. i was hoping the black was a little blacker but i think black black wouldnt look quite right against the cream of the body. admittedly i used black underglaze powder as a colourant (just for a test) in these instead of black body stain or multi-purpose stain. this gave it a funny blueish hue. i think next ill try a lighter grey, probably with body stain.

should have an unpacked glaze firing by the end of the weekend, so will keep you posted!