Sunday, November 13, 2011

In the Lion's Den

I am really starting to like this whole sprig mold experience!  I made a few bowls today and tried out a couple of new designs...one looks like what I'm going to call "Mr. Winter" and another "Mr. Fall" and I put a few rings on either side of the pots.

Mr. Fall (left) and Mr. Winter (right)
But I have to say my very favorite so far is this lion!  I turned a wide bowl and then made the lion heads.  It wasn't quite right so I added a ring between his teeth!  Now let's hope the ring survives the bisque firing, it's so smalll I'm afraid it could get broken or cracked...

the first Lion attempt...

Saturday, November 12, 2011

it's a family affair!

Well, Robert (my brother for those who don't know him) came up today and joined in the fun.  I don't know that he will take up turning but he seemed to have a good time with the slab work.  He made mom a set of sunflower bowls for Christmas. 


Robert & Dad during sunflower bowl production

I turned a few things today and tried out a few new ideas...I'm exploring the world of sprig molds.  They are plaster molds that allow you to create raised designs on pottery.  Check out the leaf and acorn vase I made:

leaf and acorn vase