{"id":6807,"date":"2025-02-19T22:59:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T19:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=6807"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:55:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:55:20","slug":"red-peacock-bowl-by-patricia-lefevre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=6807","title":{"rendered":"Red Peacock Technique bowl by Patricia Lef\u00e8vre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stunning Peacock Technique example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expressive Glaze Application <\/strong>– Peacock Technique<\/a>
Inspired by intuitive, painterly techniques often seen in the work of artists, this method uses simple brush patterns to create depth, movement, and glaze interaction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start with a base glaze<\/strong> (dipped or brushed evenly over the piece).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Use a brush to apply a second glaze in loose \u201cW\u201d patterns<\/strong> around the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Add dots or dabs<\/strong> of a third glaze in scattered areas to create reactive blooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Optionally, use \u201cS\u201d strokes<\/strong> or light crosshatching<\/strong> for extra movement and texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Apply glazes heavier near the rim or shoulder<\/strong> to encourage natural downward flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Let dry completely, then fire to Cone 5\u20136<\/strong> (or as appropriate for your glaze).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This playful, layered approach can lead to stunning and often unexpected results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This breathtaking stoneware bowl is an absolute showstopper, featuring a mesmerizing glaze design that bursts with color and energy! Inspired by the delicate beauty of peacock feathers or the vibrant cross-section of a fruit, the fusion of Mayco\u2019s Red Gloss<\/strong>, Light Flux<\/strong>, and Stroke & Coat glazes\u2014SC-088 Tu Tu Tango<\/strong>, SC-010 Teal Next Time<\/strong>, SC-042 Butter Me Up<\/strong>, SC-103 Lavendear<\/strong>, and SC-101 Spruce It Up<\/strong>\u2014creates a dazzling, almost hypnotic effect. The way the colors melt, swirl, and flow together is pure magic, while the foamy, textured center adds an extra layer of depth and intrigue. This is more than just a bowl\u2014it\u2019s a masterpiece, a true testament to the artist\u2019s skill and creativity. Bravo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • G&S 254 white clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • MAYCO Red Gloss 2x inside + outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • MAYCO Light flux (LF) u\u2019s + rim<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • First row: SC Tutu Tango + SC Teal Next Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Second row: SC Butter Me Up + LF + SC Lavendear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Third row: Light Flux w + drop of SC Spruce It Up between the indents of the LF w\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 x MAYCO Sandstone all over<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fired to 1210\u00b0C with 10 min hold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      \"Red<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      This breathtaking stoneware bowl is a true showstopper, featuring a mesmerizing glaze that bursts with color and energy. Inspired by peacock feathers or a vibrant fruit cross-section, the fusion of Mayco\u2019s Red Gloss, Light Flux, and Stroke & Coat glazes creates a hypnotic swirl of melting hues. With its foamy, textured center adding depth, this masterpiece is a testament to artistic skill and creativity. Bravo!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":43,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,29],"tags":[429,75,699,700,1039,913,427,959],"class_list":["post-6807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bowls","category-combos","tag-light-flux","tag-mayco","tag-peacock","tag-peacock-glazing","tag-peacock-techcnique","tag-red-gloss","tag-sandstone","tag-stroke-coat"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6807"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9676,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6807\/revisions\/9676"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}