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Fusing and Stained Glass Tips and FAQ's => Fusing Tips and FAQ's => Slumping => Topic started by: MeadMoon on February 04, 2013, 11:58:54 AM

Title: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: MeadMoon on February 04, 2013, 11:58:54 AM
After slumping quite a few different sized Marmite jars on their side, I started wondering what would happen if I slumped one while it was standing upright.  This is the result:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8476/8443528647_2f854c61b2_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73708665@N05/8443528647/)
Slumped Marmite jar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73708665@N05/8443528647/) by Mead Moon (http://www.flickr.com/people/73708665@N05/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8443528487_064408db69_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73708665@N05/8443528487/)
Top of slumped Marmite jar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73708665@N05/8443528487/) by Mead Moon (http://www.flickr.com/people/73708665@N05/), on Flickr

Here's the SC2 firing schedule used:

Seg   Rate   Temp   Hold
1       222     725       6
2      Full      516     30
3        80      370      0
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: Bluebottle on February 04, 2013, 01:52:48 PM
I don't mean to be disparaging in any way but slumped marmite jars look like little woopsies, LOL
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: marklaird on February 04, 2013, 01:53:54 PM
 ;D
That's just what I was thinking but wasn't brave enough to say it.

There's also not much space to stick the label back on either

Mark.
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: helbels on February 04, 2013, 01:56:22 PM
An admirable experiement, but not one that I feel has yielded the most attractive results!  ;D   Still, worth a try to see if you had perhaps discovered some kind of really innovative technique!
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: Purple Cobwebs on February 04, 2013, 02:07:13 PM
I don't know, add a little placard saying something along the lines of "Revenge of the Marmite Haters", and I could see it in one of those trendy art galleries with a  hefty price tag LOL!!!
;D
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: Donna@Rockin' Beads on February 04, 2013, 03:23:58 PM
I think I like it  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: Pandanimal on February 04, 2013, 09:12:06 PM
I think its genius. What are you going to do with it now?
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: Margram on February 04, 2013, 09:57:57 PM
I like the way the texture of the rim has stayed. You could market them as...I was going to say garlic crushers, but I suspect the garlic clove would shoot off into a corner of the kitchen ::).  Um...rosemary or thyme crushers - every kitchen should have one!! ;D
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: julieHB on February 04, 2013, 11:43:00 PM
It's brill - we should all experiment more!!  :D
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: Pat from Canvey on February 05, 2013, 08:20:07 AM
I like it too. Love the way the curves flow. Is there any void left in the jar? If so, a tiny flower might look effective. If not, a small glass flower on a stem bent to show the flower to it's best. If you try it, please do show a photo.
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: MeadMoon on February 05, 2013, 10:25:13 AM
I took this photo yesterday of the jar as a (tiny) bud vase.  Thought that was slightly more romantic than it being a whoopsie :)  There's actually room for a small flower on both sides of the opening.  Thought that the garlic crusher was a good idea as well.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8446484605_6e52151a55_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73708665@N05/8446484605/)
Slumped Marmite jar as bud vase (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73708665@N05/8446484605/) by Mead Moon (http://www.flickr.com/people/73708665@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: jobead on February 05, 2013, 04:43:57 PM
Have you tried it on it's side or would that be more whoopsie like ?
Title: Re: More on slumping Marmite jars
Post by: MeadMoon on February 05, 2013, 05:11:49 PM
Hi Jo,

If you mean slumping Marmite jars while they are lying on their side, yes, I have done quite a few of those (and even sold one to Canada!).