FrankenPot, or do I mean slab?

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Thought I’d try one of those new rock slab pot thingies I’m seeing around. It is a little on the shiny side. I didn’t glaze it but dipped in soda ash which brought up the iron and silica in the clay and gives it a slightly metallic sheen. Planting area is about 9-10 inches across. There’s a lot that I’d do differently next time. I do have a juniper that will be going in it next planting season. 4D60004F-1036-41A0-9992-C4385EF9094E.jpegB72DF2FF-DE4D-4805-BB98-32CEFE812475.jpeg6AE547B9-0593-4228-A749-24B2BB37AA16.jpeg
 

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In japan Bonsai art is changing to meet new demand from global warming. Many old ways are having new ideas, for pot the issue of heating is critical. Some new designs are meeting this demand from climate chage.
 

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Loos great, try using slip to build up the textures around the lip and outside then when somewhat drier roll a rock over it..... An oxide wash is the best
trick to an antique look with no sheen.
 

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I definitely overdid it with the soda ash. Still learning that technique. I've done iron washes on things and really like the look overall. The soda ash gives a really nice depth to the clay. This time, I just dunked it for too long. The instructor suggested 10 second dunk. I think a quick in and out would be better.
 

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You could either try reglazing it or hit it with a sand blaster to dull it. I really like the undelying concept though.
 
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