I have a pint of PSH snOFLECKS. I bought it because I thought it was the equivalent of a studio glaze I used a lot (Their version of Albany Slip Brown) and I thought it would be good ‘basic’ as I started building my collection.
I made this mug and I hate it lol. Not only is it super dense and obliterated the detail (not shown), the mechanism for the dark brown deposits is so different than Albany (discrete particles vs a more flowing variegation). Some of that is probably my kiln getting too hot too fast (still playing around with programs) and application plays a part, but I do think I need to accept it’s not the same.
(Test tile because I am a nerd. 1, 2 and 3 coats as indicated)
I came across the pot on the right on social media yesterday and I love it. Not because it’s closer to Albany, but because I think the concentration and relative size of the flecks are more harmonious with a pot of that size vs my small mug.
Pottery is so freaking interesting.
Eta: technical details on Amaco Albany Slip Brown vs “true” slip brown if you wanna go down this rabbit hole with me