Off the Porch and Growling

Today - I recieved gifts from the kiln. Now - I am not unhappy however; the glaze is not quite what I expected. Again it's not bad and actually kinda cool but just not what I expected.

The bermuda green, broke and created an almost ash like effect with blue streaks. I think the effect seen here is for a two-fold reason. First the olive'ish color is from a heavier than normal red iron oxide wash around the rim of the cups, and on the bill of the pitcher.

The streaking is from soda ash getting on the inside of the pot whether from absorption of overspill.

Here is a closer look at the mugs. Again I don't dislike the effect although I could wish for a darker coloration on the outside of the mug to offset the effects the Gods of the Kiln saw fit to pass on.