Midnight Blue is a rich cobalt blue with red streaks in post firing reduction. Stay tuned for this month's pot which features previous glazes of the month: Blue Moon, Lime Green and Sassy Fat White/Silver Slither, in addition to this month's Midnight Blue.
With Silver Nitrate added I call this glaze Silver Slither, which is pictured. This glaze has to be fired hot to about 1950F for the platelets to form beads. it looks different on top of a variety of base glazes as you can see from the photos. Works best on shoulder of pieces or on a more horizontal surface. Mix on the thick side. I usually apply a very small amount at a time by either pouring or brushing. When I pour it, I often will blow on it to move it around.
This month's glaze is a revision of my March Glaze called Lime Green Crackle. Stay tuned for a silver glaze recipe next month!
This glaze is fired to 1900 degrees F, pulled from the kiln and reduced in a small can with newspaper. Lid is put on immediately. Wait about 2 1/2 minutes and remove the lid. Rub the top of pot with torn newspaper using gloves. Once paper ignites cover can again immediately and let cool (you may have to use a torch to reignite the paper).
