Bit of Blue?

Bit of Blue?

Experimenting with slip casting cups. Looking at patterns, colours, application.

I just wanted to use various applications, Stencils, Sponging slip on, Reverse printing.

I loved doing these cups as they opened many doors for me in my what is normally refined way of working.

A Class with Vicky Shaw.

I have been exploring different ceramic techniques  with artist Vicky Shaw such as Stencilling, Monoprinting & Layering Surfaces. Experimenting with various coloured slips has expanded my knowledge about applying slips and mixing up my own. Using the method called Stencilling, you cut out any stencil you desire, smooth onto the clay trying to get as little gaps as possible then brushing slip on top, wait to dry and peal the stencil away carefully leaving the slip behind. This was my first attempt at Stencilling, it is a very enjoyable technique. Here I have also done some Monoprinting with a cobalt oxide wash.

^ In raw state^

^Raw state^

^Glaze fired^

^Glaze fired^