Properties & Qualities
Application
Product
Qualities
3D, Shiny
Colour
Black, Brown
Sample Information
Date of creation
09/01/2023
Culture & Context
Wardie Bay features a outcrop of sedimentary black rock, resembling a staircase. It is also littered with flattish black stones. It turns out that this rock is Bituminous Shale, also known as Oil Shale. I was attracted to this rock as it is great for skimming, it is also quite soft and easy to crush. The Lothians have a long history with Shale and this glaze is a nod to this.
Process & Production
I sourced the shale from Wardie Bay in Edinburgh and the quartz on a walk near Inverary. The wood ash is sourced from friends as a waste product. I carry out a glaze test shown in the first photo to blend these three components together in 20 different combinations. I selected the glaze on the far right one from the top.
Recipe Details
Shale – 65
Ash – 20
Quartz – 20
Credits
Craft Maker
George Perry
Library Contributor
George Perry
Photographer
George Perry