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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