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Robert of Bellême @rbelleme.bsky.social · Apr 8

@atelierable.bsky.social hey there, I was looking at 15th/16th century playing cards and ran across this image I thought you'd appreciate, from about 1450. The cards are suited by kingdom, so she is the 2 of Bohemia

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 9

Fab, thanks for aharing . if you ever visit London the Victoria and Albert Museum has an inspirational
Pottery collection sorted by decade, often missed on the 5th floor

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 9

Yes, the building dates back to the 15th century

Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 9

Oh he is making his own paperclay , I guess one can play with different consistency then , thanks for sharing 🙌🏻

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 8

Studio Log : Bisque Kiln firing up tonight
- lots of tiny test pieces and some base slabs gping in the bisque kiln tonight , looking forward to fin out how the porcelain paperclay behaves
#annadeeceramics #ceramics #pottery #artyear #contemplativeart #paperclay #ukceramics #kiln

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 8

Yes agreed !! I couldnt believe how easy it re-wetted the day after and adhered again, these were just quick test cuts , will post the more intricate tiny ones that held up well, cant wait to see how it fires .

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 7

Studio Log : Porcelain Paperclay
- after a first day of not getting on at all with this type of clay , day 2 and it is dried out a bit , the slab compacted a bit and the test claycutters worked
- bisque kiln shelf one done — onwards
#annadeeceramics #clay #pottery #ceramics #contemplation

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 5

Studio Log:
- 2 recommendations for trying this Flax Paper clay with a porcelain body to see if it holds up to my tiny detail work
-it is very moist upon opening a pliable & soft
- coffee first, leave it to dry a little then play

#paperclay #annedeeceramics #ceramics #pottery #artyear

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 4

Lots of gorgeous pottery stain’s and ceramic oxides to choose from , so great to see colour references on how they burn and being able to try out small
Quantities
#annadeeceramics #pottery #ceramis #artyear #masonstain #oxide #pottersonbluesky

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 4

Studio Log:
- much needed coffee after a blissful hour looking at the fab glazes and sample displays @bluematchbox store
- cant say enough about the very helpful staff, drive home now , will post more pics later
- much thanks !! #bluematchbox
#annadeeceramics #ceramic #pottery #ceramics #artyear

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 4

The window where 2 of the carved heads can be seen
#annadeestudio #carvedstone #pottery research

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 4

Art Log :
- wondering how many people have walked past these carved stone faces and their contemplating eyes
- medieval church architecture fascinates with their sculptural stories hidden in facets of the building
#annadeestudio #architecture #medieval #church #sculpture #pottery research

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · Jun 2

Studio Log - Greenware Clean Up
- getting slowly ready for another bisque kiln after playing with some texture claystamp ideas
- thinking about components and pairings
#annadeeceramics #clay #ceramics #pottery #ceramicart #smallceramics #handbuiltceramics #annadeestudio

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 31

Underglaze testing on bisque , tiny brushed touch ups on the thin spots #ceramics #pottery #wtqclay #artyear #pottersonbluesky #clay

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Beautiful 🔥

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks , yes my work is about 2-3 cm small, so any grog will show up too prominent, the porcelain might work, thanks for taking pics 🙌🏻

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Research Log : Ceramics
- underglaze tests are out of the bisque kiln , pleased to see the white underglaze working well over the colours , they mix well and 2 layers quite sufficient and not too streaky
- black a bit grey, red tad pink
#wtqclay #pottery #ceramics #pottersonbluesky #artyear #art

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Ah yes , i need very smooth and fine as I am screenprinting on top , would appreciate a surface pic , thank you

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Appreciate the feedback , was looking at scarva , good to hear 🙌🏻

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Ohhh - thanks for the tip! Appreciated , will look out for some paperclay and agreed might be worth trying porcelain 🙌🏻

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 30

Research Log : Ceramic
- time to put the underglaze tests into the kiln
- need to find a strong white extrasmooth firing clay that can handle mini sculptural details , - any recommendations for #smallceramics clay welcome
#wtqclay #ceramics #pottery #pottersonbluesky #art #clay #artyear

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 29

Research Log
- carving on greenware clay for some subtle texture effects to explore how tactile and relaxing to touch it is after glaze
- thinking about the sensation of touch, humans affinity to mold,form, interact with clay bodies in all forms #pottery #ceramics #clay #bottersofbluesky #art

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks and hi 👋🏻, been playing for several think papers and tissues to see if they will hold underglaze and then transfer . Some are very thin but screenprint beautifully after a resist — all experimentation at this point and nothing been fired yet but cant wait to figure this out 🪴

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 28

Research Log :
- a day of exploring the possibilities for screenprinting on earthenware clay
- testing different types of papers and stages of clay drying luckily the sun came out
#printonclay #ceramics #pottery #screenprint #printmaking #wtqclay #weavingthequestion #printingonclay

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Anna Dee Studio @annadeestudio.bsky.social · May 26

Research Log - Clay Ceramic
- lime to start testing some underglaze colour variations , layering in 3 steps to see what strength i like and mixing combos for tonal hues
- i remember red being notoriously difficult to get right
#wtqclay #underglaze #weavingthequestion #clay #pottery #ceramic

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