{"id":10425,"date":"2025-09-23T19:20:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=10425"},"modified":"2025-12-24T18:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T15:41:16","slug":"celadon-turtles-by-barb-johnson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=10425","title":{"rendered":"Celadon Turtles by Barb Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Porcelain Turtle Test Tiles by Barb Johnson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barb Johnson created a beautiful collection of handbuilt porcelain turtle test tiles to explore the wide range of Celadon glazes. Each turtle is carefully constructed from nine individual pieces<\/strong>, assembled by hand to form the body, shell, and appendages. The base is porcelain, fired to Cone 6 with no hold. The appendages are finished with Amaco Ancient Copper, giving them a warm, textured contrast against the luminous shells. On top, Duncan Mother of Pearl was applied, producing a shimmering, iridescent surface that enhances the depth of each glaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series includes twenty-one turtles, each featuring a different Celadon glaze. In the top row, the shells are Tangelo,<\/a> Weeping Plum<\/a>, Snapdragon<\/a>, Ice<\/a>, and Lavender.<\/a> The second row continues with Deep Sea<\/a>, Sky<\/a>, Rainforest<\/a>, Downpour<\/a>, and Storm. The third row includes Pear<\/a>, Marigold<\/a>, Mulberry<\/a>, Fog<\/a>, and Cobalt<\/a>. The bottom row features Jade,<\/a> Poppy<\/a>, Glacier<\/a>, Wasabi<\/a>, and Aqua<\/a>, with Obsidian<\/a> presented as a single turtle at the center bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these turtles demonstrate the subtle yet varied qualities of Celadon glazes, ranging from soft pastels and transparent hues to deeper, richer colors. The pairing of Mother of Pearl<\/a> with Ancient Copper highlights both iridescence and earthiness, creating a striking balance that makes each turtle a unique exploration of color, surface, and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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