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Here are a few examples of pieces that I think I've done well with this recipe:

Let's go for the first tests with ashes by superimposing them on my tenmoku. The ashes used are oak, lime, conifer and lavender ashes. On the top line, we will find pure ash superimposed on the tenmoku. On the bottom line, a base of tenmoku with, in superposition, ashes, kaolin and silica.

The sample on the bottom left shows a super interesting effect compared to the other tests. It is an overlay based on lavender ash and a mixture of kaolin and silica. Following this observation, I selected this test and decided to vary in different proportions the kaolin and silica. Here is the result:

The test on the top right shows a beautiful color with nice effects, while retaining a certain opacity. Opacity missing on the first two tests. Following this discovery, numerous tests were carried out to try and "master" this enamel on different pieces. It's not easy, however, as the thickness of the tenmoku and the lavender ash glaze have a direct impact on rendering, as does the shape of the piece.

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Here are some pieces with this enamel:

Some discoveries appear after many hours of research and discouragement, while others, like this one, are due to chance or luck. The story behind this glaze is simple: I had developed a flowing white glaze that I applied to black stoneware. I said to myself: "Let's try this glaze superimposed on the tenmoku". and the result was as follows:

"Yes it's not fair you'll tell me, but that's the way it is!"

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