My first batch of bronze clay pieces came out of my kiln a couple of days ago. Since then, I've been working the pieces into jewelry and Christmas ornaments. I've discovered that I can get stunning colors in the bronze (since none of the pieces emerged from the kiln with interesting colors) by torching the pieces just around the edges. As I put my torch to the first piece, moving the flame in a circular motion around the piece but not directly on it, I watched with amazement as the piece transformed from a guinea hen to a peacock. Golds, purples, reds and blues started to emerge. Wow! I'm hooked. I like this stuff. I'm gonna make more.
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