Henry Crissman and Virginia Torrence of Ceramics School and Nan Coffin share the slip and glaze recipes they rely on in their studio practices for consistent results. 

1 Henry JH Crissman’s Lizard Person Box, stoneware, underglaze, Vernal Depth glaze, 2022.
1 Henry JH Crissman’s Lizard Person Box, stoneware, underglaze, Vernal Depth glaze, 2022.
2 Virginia R Torrence’s petunia pot, stoneware, All Purpose White Slip, glaze, 2022.
2 Virginia R Torrence’s petunia pot, stoneware, All Purpose White Slip, glaze, 2022.

3 Nan Coffin’s Mug with Red Dots and Colored Strips, 3 in. (7.6 cm) in height, wheel-thrown porcelain, underglaze inlays, Third Pottery Clear, fired to cone 10.
3 Nan Coffin’s Mug with Red Dots and Colored Strips, 3 in. (7.6 cm) in height, wheel-thrown porcelain, underglaze inlays, Third Pottery Clear, fired to cone 10.

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Topics: Glaze Chemistry
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