Combing with Reactives

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Sharol
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Combing with Reactives

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I'm revisiting combing, this time exploring how reactive glass behaves at higher temperatures. Both sides were combed and then sandblasted before slumping. This piece is 15.5" in diameter and about 3" deep. I apologize for the photos not being of better quality, but my photo gear is packed up at the moment, so I snapped these on the fly.

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Re: Combing with Reactives

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Wow!
I really, really like this bowl.
Can you tell us what glasses you used in the reaction, and how high the temperature?
Thank you for sharing.
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I very much like this, especially the drips. French Vanilla and, uhm...Turquoise Blue?
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Re: Combing with Reactives

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Sharol,
Beautiful !!
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Re: Combing with Reactives

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Thank you!

I used Lt Cyan, French Vanilla and Dense White. The crackle and strip construction are Dense White. Both combings were done at 1675 degrees, about 30 degrees hotter than I usually go. It was interesting to see how the reactions in different portions of the composition intensified (or not!) with each firing.

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Absolutely stunning Sharol! I would have a hard time parting with that one.
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Ditto what Jeanice said. Simply beautiful.
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You always surprise me with wonderful pieces, Sharol!
I can't say 'God bless your hands" I think they are blessed already!!!

wonderful,
Thanks for sharing


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My goodness, Havi! What a lovely thing to say. You warm the cockles of my soul :) Thank you!

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exquisite =D> =D> =D>
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I agree with everything that's been said. Gorgeous! Congratulations! Jen
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Just beautiful, Sharol, as always.
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Have come back to this over the last few days, thinking whether or not say anything. Congratulations, it's a very thoughtful, well executed piece. Could easily get lost just looking into it. peace, haydo
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Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments! You stir up my energy!

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Glorious, have you worked with the Reactive Ice and Reactive Cloud. I am glad the dense white took the high temperature. Leslie
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Re: Combing with Reactives

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Thank you, Leslie. Yes, I've worked with both in my combings. I particularly like the reactive Cloud, as the reaction seems to be more consistent than the Reactive Ice. Actually, I'm laying a piece up now that will incorporate both along with Lt Aquamarine. Hopefully it will go well and become part of a series.
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Can hardly waite for the results. Wonderful work . Les
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What does your combing tool look like? Is it a comb? Or do you use a single tine? I am curious, as I've wanted to try this on some pieces that I didn't like as they are, and thought with some heat and a comb, I could alter it enough to enjoy it. Does it have a long handle? I guess I'm very curious... but grateful for any answers. I do love you design sense and your pallet... very nicely done. =D>
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Re: Combing with Reactives

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KaCe -

Here's a photo of my primary raking/combing tool. As you can see it has just one tip. It's about 34.5" from stem to stern and is made from stainless steel rod and tube.

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Post by charlie »

just remember: unless you have a shutoff switch on the door/lid, part of the comb handle should be wood. this would be pretty dangerous if you didn't have a shutoff switch if you accidentally hit an element.

wood also doesn't conduct heat very well.
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