I've been playing with layering clay in a way that imitates collage. This is first piece out of the kiln that uses that technique. I love the depth and contrast of this piece. It gives me such a peaceful feeling.
It began months ago with the carving a a cylindrical bamboo stamp. I rolled out a thick coil of clay and let it harden to leather hard, carved in the pattern repeat, and then fired it so I can use it over and over for years.
I also carved the raven stamp using a similar technique, but the raven is carved into the end of the cylinder instead of around it. The raven stamp is my newest stamp and I think it will be a favorite.
So the piece is assembled from two pieces of clay that are rolled and stamp, cut or torn. They are joined then fired. Glaze is carefully applied and the piece is returned to the kiln. I could not decide whether this piece should be a magnet, brooch or pendant, so I will let a buyer decide.
The only thing better than being in love is when the person you're in love with brings you chocolate! Love can be intoxicating or stabilizing. It can make you fly or give a firm foundation. Love is the best gift, and often the only gift, we can offer. Chocolate is a close second.
Jim Bridgeman of Bridgeman Studios has a whole line of these amazing ceramic balloon hearts.
This cut paper art from Crafterall is so sweet.
Everything Lesperance Tile does is worthy of talking about.
Every kiln load brings about great pleasure, and usually sadness, too. There is always something that didn't turn out right or whose glaze isn't what you expected. It is the nature of pottery, but it can be harsh. These are all from the same kiln load and all bringers of pleasure. I won't too often show the disappointments here, at least not until I've lived with them a while. I don't know if other mediums are such harsh masters. Do other artists frequently have to trash their work? I suppose if I stopped experimenting I would not have theses disappointments, but I am not willing to give up the joy of an experiment that wields something amazing.
If you're thinking pottery needs to be fun and take itself a little less seriously, you need to check out the etsy potter with the shop named Ceramica Botanica. Most of the works are One of a Kind and so incredibly imaginative. From concoction cups to salt and pepper shakers, snake mugs to fly bowls, you'll find many things to add beauty and fun to your life in this shop.
Something about this mug just grabs me! It was wheel thrown, then the top was altered into a square. The ring handle with a stamped thumb button are so comfortable. We used two glazes that produced a rich green with a darker rim that sports hints of blue. It is available in our etsy shop.
