Here are some photos of a number of pottery pices I made in April. I'm working a number of porcelain pieces now in May, so those photos will be coming your way shortly.
The above vase is fairly small, but the shape is nice.
This large jar had the bottom blow out during the bisque firing. I was planning to throw it away, but then decided it would make a great toad house in the garden or yard. So after I glazed it, I had it with me at the farmer's market, and someone saw it and wanted it... how's that for lucky!?!
The above photo shows a porcelain bedside water jar with cup. The cup also fits into the top of the jar as a lid.
The photo above shows a porcelain wine tasting receptacle, also known as a spittoon. I have never used one, but I hear they are quite popular out in the Napa Valley and other wine areas. The people buying wine have to use them so they don't become intoxicated while selecting which wines to buy during the sampling process.
A large platter.
Another large platter. I like the green/blueish glaze over the brown background glaze.
This platter was made to fill in the empty size that someone purchased at a previous sale.
A large mixing-type bowl.
This small pitcher and cup are meant to be used bedside for those that need a sip of water during the night. The cup also fits the pitcher as a lid.
Interesting colors on the inside of this vase, yes?
This was the final piece I finished for the school demo I did recently. Sisal twine was used to secure the beads around the rim by threading it through the holes (and beads, of course). The school decided to purchase this piece along with the elongated tri-foot bowl (see my previous post) to put into their display case. Guess I'm famous now, huh?! LOL. Never know... maybe I'll be selling my works to art musuems next! ;D
The above vase is fairly small, but the shape is nice.
This large jar had the bottom blow out during the bisque firing. I was planning to throw it away, but then decided it would make a great toad house in the garden or yard. So after I glazed it, I had it with me at the farmer's market, and someone saw it and wanted it... how's that for lucky!?!
The above photo shows a porcelain bedside water jar with cup. The cup also fits into the top of the jar as a lid.
The photo above shows a porcelain wine tasting receptacle, also known as a spittoon. I have never used one, but I hear they are quite popular out in the Napa Valley and other wine areas. The people buying wine have to use them so they don't become intoxicated while selecting which wines to buy during the sampling process.
A large platter.
Another large platter. I like the green/blueish glaze over the brown background glaze.
This platter was made to fill in the empty size that someone purchased at a previous sale.
A large mixing-type bowl.
This small pitcher and cup are meant to be used bedside for those that need a sip of water during the night. The cup also fits the pitcher as a lid.
Interesting colors on the inside of this vase, yes?
This was the final piece I finished for the school demo I did recently. Sisal twine was used to secure the beads around the rim by threading it through the holes (and beads, of course). The school decided to purchase this piece along with the elongated tri-foot bowl (see my previous post) to put into their display case. Guess I'm famous now, huh?! LOL. Never know... maybe I'll be selling my works to art musuems next! ;D
