For my theme project I decided to make another set of plates, however one of my plates ended up cracking:( so I had to throw it away... BUT Ms, Heideman said she would excuse the one that broke... However the other plate survived and I was able to finish it, It is about 4 inches wide and 1 inch tall with a dark forest green glaze. Just like the previous plates I focused on compressing the plate to make it as even and smooth as possible. I also worked on making the edge a little more defined on this plate. I tried to emphasize form, in the depth of the plate and the balance of the side 'walls' being even along with texture in the paint splatter glaze I did when I glazed it. However for some reason the base color ended up washing the splatter out... so you can see it. I also focused on proportion which is important when making a plate because you want it to be a certain thickness and the wall to be a certain height so it resembles the shape of a plate. And lastly I made sure to show balance with the overall feel of the glaze as it was uniform and solid. When it came time to glaze my plate I did a dark forest green and splattered shadow green on top but the shadow green ended up getting washed out. This plate reminds me of the PNW and all the green around us. For some reason it also makes me think of rain, so perhaps this will be my 'rainy day' plate for when i want some cookies or a piece of peanut butter toast.
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For my set of two plates I made two plates that are relatively close in size and shape with a nice greenish blue glaze and a stipe of blue on one side of each plate so they match. For this project I actually used a pretty simple technique of centering wide and short so it was easy to pull out into a plate. I also compressed the plates starting from the inside and working my way out to the edge of the plate. I focused on texture and value when making my two plates because I wanted to make sure the plates were as smooth as possible hence why I compressed so much and I also wanted to glaze them in a way that would add a nice sense of value and contrast between two complimentary colors which ended up working out really well. I love how the glaze adds contrast but at the same time a sense of harmony of the overall feel of the projects, in addition to creating a sense of unity as they are matching and look like a real set that belong together. When I had to glaze them I chose to do shadow green as the base with sydney blue on about 1/4 of each plate. The glaze job turned out really good and I love how well the two colors work together. While the set of two plates that I made isn't necessarily the most practical for eating a meal on, they are perfect for things like toast or muffins. In fact I have already used them quite a bit since bringing them home. I, for some reason, have always had an odd obsession with little plates, especially because at home we have a set of about six that are from a local ceramicist from Issaquah and I LOVE them dearly. So to be able to make my own little set of plates brings me great joy and delight every time I get to use them:) For my hand and wheel project I decided to make a casserole dish. It is oval shaped with little handles on each side with a nice dark green glaze. For this project I actually threw a round base on the wheel all the way to the base of the bat and then after it dried a little I whomped it into an oval shape and added an attached slab bottom. I really emphasized shape and form when making my project because I wanted the overall appearance of the casserole to be something that would look somewhat professional... or at least that was my hope. I also made sure the scale of the finished dish was proportionate all around, so I had to make sure the handles were the right size. In addition I focused on balance with adding handles so the project seemed complete. When it came time to glaze my casserole dish I went with a dark green with shadow green on top. I love how you can see the spots where the shadow green dripped past the green underneath it as it gives a unique contrast between the two colors. All in all this project turned out to be a disappointment because I had a certain vision for how I wanted it to turn out but I wasn't able to create that because I was pressed on time... I'm pretty upset with how it looks but it was a fun experience to do something different and play around with ways you can make different projects. As a choice project I decided to make a vase for my mom for Mother's Day. When I got done throwing it on the wheel I was so excited to give it to her because it was the best thing I have ever thrown on the wheel. However when it was being bisqued the fire happened. I for sure thought I had lost it and it had broken. Mother's Day passed and I was unable to give my mom the vase I worked so hard on... When we were let back in the Ceramics room, after all the construction was done, I was ecstatic to find my vase there, still in one piece. This vase is round near the top and narrower at the base with a choked top and a flared lip. It is about 6 inches by 3 inches with a smooth blue glaze. When throwing this vase I made sure to make it with love because that's what my mom always says to do when cooking haha. I used a rib tool to create the wide part near the top and a number 7 tool to trim near the base and create a slow curve as the vase rose up. I also choked the very top to create a nice finishing touch to the overall shape. I really focused on the shape and space of my vase as I wanted it to be balanced and uniform with a unique structure. I love how the overall project has a feel of movement and harmony with the shape of the vase along with how the two glazes melt into one another. When glazing it I decided to do dark green with sydney blue on top to see how the two colors would mix. It ended up turning out very beautiful as there are hints of each color all the way around the vase. The color and calmness I get from this piece remind me of an ocean, and my Mom loves the ocean. It's funny how when you let go and let your feelings take charge, you can create a work of art that truly express your emotions or message.... This is probably the most meaningful thing I have made this year. |
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