Always trying something new !

11 years ago

Well, if all your prime planting spots are full.. You have to look for new ways to improve. I noticed a few of my rock markers are going to need repainted, and while looking at some of my ceramic decorations in the gardens I thought why not try to paint ceramic markers? Other than of course I hate anything that requires lettering by hand ! ah well..

The ceramic should remain more permanent at the expense of being slightly more fragile than rocks ! The cost isn't bad either I suppose it will be around 2 dollars per marker, and time at the most.

Here are my test pieces with the names glazed on, then I will clear glaze them and have them fired.. I also think maybe just firing them without any glaze but the names could be interesting, decisions decisions !

And how about a plant picture for added bonus and inspiration until spring.

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leafwatcher
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11 years ago

I really do like the rocks, and I have very little mulch really.. I am pretty cheap when it comes to buying it !

I knew I was going to paint some new rocks, and repair some old ones.then I thought I wonder what the ceramics would hold up like.. if I don't step on them.

I have a small enough yard its pretty easy to not get overwhelmed .. so that helps also.

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
ceramic.. as in they WILL be fired after glazing ...

or already HAVE been fired.. and you are relying on hobby paints???

keep us posted on your project

ken
leafwatcher
Original Author
11 years ago
The route I am going they fire the greenware first, which then makes the item into Bisque. then you put on your glaze, and it is fired a second time to melt it in and flow over the Bisque.

I think I have that right.. I know they always talk about firing to a certain CONE but I really don't claim to have that much knowledge on what that exactly means.
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ilovetogrow z9 Jax Florida
11 years ago
I understand it as I own 2 kilns and you explained it real good.
sandyslopes z5 n. UT
11 years ago
I've always liked your rock markers, and these will show up nicely, too. When I first started gardening I made a few rock markers, but I have to rake so I quickly learned that they're impractical for me. I also don't know how yours don't get buried in mulch. But I picture you have a neat and tidy garden, unlike mine, which is a bit more on the wild side. ...Now I know what you meant in your other post about taking a break from glazing. :)
don_in_colorado
11 years ago
Your 'Powder Blue' is great, LW!

Don B.
leafwatcher
Original Author
11 years ago
Don, I have a feeling its finally going to jump this year, It went from two to four eyes last year, and the leaves were bigger as well. with the long easy fall, lots of moisture all year.. it should be NICE this year.
leafwatcher
Original Author
11 years ago
Well I have them back from the firing, They aren't quite perfect but I am happy with them.. It will be interesting to see how they do in the garden..
josephines167 z5 ON Canada
11 years ago
Those look really nice, Leafwatcher! by the way, I am ordering a Brother Stefan too :-)
leafwatcher
Original Author
11 years ago
I resisted the Brother Stephan plant for a few years... But every time you see a picture of an adult one you think "Why don't I have that?"
imagooch zone 6b/7a Chatham ON
11 years ago
Just remember that it will be slow to start. Mine had just one stem for THREE YEARS!! I do like it now though.
DelawareDonna Zone 7A
11 years ago
Do the markers have enough weight to them to stay put?
leafwatcher
Original Author
11 years ago
I think they weigh about half a pound each....