I had some rolled-out clay left over, so I decided to practice my new tumbler form. The first one ended up completely inside out (and of course I forgot to take a picture!), but surprisingly, it still works.
The next couple turned out much better. As I was cleaning them up, though, I realized they felt a little heavier than I’d like. I didn’t roll the slabs as thin as we did in the workshop, but I also used a much deeper texture, so I’m not sure a thinner slab would have held up as well.
I’ve finished up my white clay for now, but I’ll definitely keep practicing this form as I go. I really love the shape, and I can’t wait to see how it evolves.
Pumpkins are back for fall too! They’re some of my favorite fall pieces once they’re finished, but getting them there is another story. Glazing all those little details takes forever, so future me is definitely going to have some opinions. At least they’ll be cute when they’re done.
Summer is in full swing, but fall is right around the corner, which means it’s officially time to start making fall pottery! This year I’m planning at least two different ghost designs, and I have another idea waiting for when I switch back to darker clay....assuming I don’t run out of time. There’s never a shortage of ideas, just hours in the day.
This first batch already makes me smile, although I’m a little nervous about those tiny pumpkins and hats. Here’s hoping they all survive the bisque firing! I still want to give each ghost a little more personality by refining their expressions, but they need a bit more time to firm up before I can do that.
This batch also includes a few smaller pieces that are already in the bisque. I used a lace texture on them because, obviously, ghosts deserve to be fancy too.
This past weekend I took a workshop with Sarah Gromek at the Jersey Clay Society. What a fantastic workshop at a great location. Sarah was showing her techniques on how to make work that looks like leather. Here are a few of her pieces.
I purchased this tumbler because I really loved the template.
I ended up choosing to make the tumbler as a part of the class. I feel like my tumbler is pretty decent, but my stitching is terrible! The stitching is definitely the hardest part of this and one I am not sure I will incorporate into my work.
The leaf globe and vase turned out beautifully. I’m a little irritated that the flower glaze ran on one of the vases, but the more I look at it, the more I think it gives the piece a bit of extra character.
I’m also expanding my cup line with new cat and Bigfoot designs, and I’m really happy with how they’re coming out. The black cats, especially, have become a favorite. I definitely need to make more black cat pieces across all of my different forms because I love the way they look.
Have a couple of pieces in here that will be on display at the Newark Arts Alliance until August 14th. Finally had enough tall things to fill the top shelf. Still have so much more glazing to do, but I want to take advantage of my time at home so my plan is to spend more time making.
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