The air trapped inside will now support the top. I must crack on with the surface as it is now pretty dry. I could wet it but it is stronger if I leave it, I will just have to work fast. I use my fingers to smooth the surface, dragging the clay from the high […]
I was thrilled to have Anna Kime working in the garden today. She installed these wall pieces which are made from various bodies of thrown clay. They are absolutely beautiful, I am so pleased to be able to show them. Thank you Anna!
I am gradually bringing the top together, being very careful to join the underside as carefully as I have the rest of the form. I can not put any weight on it as I work and I must support every movement. It’s a bit Awkward!h
Slowly Does it at this point.
I am bringing in the sides by placing the clay coils on the inside of the piece.I am aiming for a domed top which will be strong and comfortable to sit upon, will not hold water, and will provide a perfect surface for the detail.
I am very happy with the shape of this piece. It is very fragile at this stage, I am asking a lot of the clay and all i can do is build it to be strong.I have gently propped the form to stop too much wobbling when i am working on it and to stop […]
This piece is coming on nicely, I love its shape so far. this image shows me joining the top coil to the body. The texture is made when I pull the top clay down joining it onto the base.