I am working my way round, methodically taking out the finger marks. Always supporting the piece with my other hand. A wobble now could cause a fatal crack! Done………………… for today.
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It Is built, Phewwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
8th September 2016The 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 […]
Some beautiful new work.
7th September 2016I 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’m Almost There.
Carefully does it!
6th September 2016I 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
It’s getting there!
2nd September 2016Slowly Does it at this point.
Changing the Angle.
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.
This stage is a bit dodgy!
1st September 2016
A gorgeous sunny day today.
31st August 2016I 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 […]
