Just a few finished pieces

These are the first few finished bowls since I started up in the studio again about 6 weeks ago :) Some are left unglazed and the detail shows up beautifully (I'm very pleased with those).
The clear glaze on the others is possibly a bit under-fired but that just means I need to do a few more tests.
I took advantage of a nice sunny morning and photographed them in the sunlight... courtesy of my studio owner's garden!

These floral shapes will be made into jewellery.

Coming Soon...

The photos I have posted so far of my latest work are new designs and pieces in the early making stages. Because of the nature of the studio I have been using (i.e. quite a few other people putting earthenware work through and only one kiln) I haven't been able to glaze any yet at stoneware temperatures.

However I am hoping to have some finished within the next two weeks so if you are interested in purchasing any... images of finished pieces and my contact details will be posted on here in due course.

Experiments with Casting

 

These are some experiments that I tried with casting. I added some shapes to the mould before pouring over the slip so that the bowls are left with impressions and the underneath has a 'line drawing' effect where the liquid porcelain meets the piped porcelain. These are not fired yet but I think they will look nice once glazed, and perhaps more delicate after the shrinkage of the porcelain.

This edging makes it awkard for me to work the clay once its cast however it is quite a nice design.

Art on the Prom

I have a confirmed place for a stall at Art on the Prom in Felixstowe, Suffolk this September. If you are local... please come along. The event has been running along Felixstowe promenade once a year for the past 9 years and seems to have been very successful! It is run completely by volunteers and there is lots of other entertainment on the day besides the art stalls.

Art on the Prom - Sunday 2nd September 2012 Felixstowe