This is the first of eight bowls I made, sort of a set. The clay body is soldate 60, and is rougher than I like for everyday ware. The green color comes from slip, which I etched away to make the flower design.
Tag: high fire
Oct 11
Green Fishscale Bowl
This design is a traditional Japanese design. I started to use it while I was learning pottery in Japan, and it remains one of my favorites. The green color is slip, which I scratched away with a scgraffito tool.
Oct 08
Green Flower Grid Bowl
This design looks much better on paper or other flat surfaces than it does on a curved surface. I found it quite difficult to get the design as even as I like. It’s not one I’ve used before, though I’ve seen similar ones on Japanese textiles and paper.
Sep 25
Broken Bowl
I think the crucial flaw in this bowl was the temperature at which I glazed it. It was in the upper hundreds on glazing day, and the pieces absorbed thick layers of glaze. I tried to feather some of it off by rubbing it with my finger once it was dry, but it wasn’t enough. …