This week I decided to explore some pedestal bowls. I love developing new forms. For this one I envisioned an organic shape and thought I'd make the pedestal portion free form as well. I also made the handles with an organic shape.
I think the pedestal portion could be smaller in diameter and taller and little less volume. Maybe flared out at the bottom. I like the organic shape of the handles but they are not quite right, maybe hollow handles would be better. I don't like how the handles are attached either.
I guess that's why I always attach handles on the underside because I struggle with making them an integral part of the piece. Perhaps I should have blended the edges into the bowl. What do you think? Once there is glaze the sharp contrast won't be so noticeable. I'll be trying a few more pedestal forms over the next week and I'm continuing with my shrines and doors and more. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
I like bowls that sit up.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure they need handles.
I like them better without.
Bowl yes, handles no.You don't need them just leave them off.
ReplyDeleteLove the pedestal bowl. Maybe you could cut-out the handle to incorporate it into the form.
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith, thanks, I am drawn to pieces that sit up too and it seems there aren't a lot of them so I thought I'd give a few a try. thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis, thanks, I'll make one without the handles; from the photo I can see it would look just as good sometimes I have to see the photo to be able to visualize the piece. thanks so much
Hi Judy, thanks, what a great idea I have done those types of handles before but didn't think of it for this form. I might try an asymmetrical handle within the form to see how that looks, thanks so much.
I dig the bottom view of the foot. I like that the edges of the foot have the most energetic line quality but you won't notice it until you turn it upside down. Nice touch.
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ReplyDeleteHi Ben, thanks, yeah I was letting myself be free with the clay and take me where it wanted, sometimes that gets me somewhere and sometimes it gets me a big blob of nothing. I'll explore the pedestal shapes more maybe some cut outs, flares, etc. One thing that's fun about this is having two parts and not being able to visualize them till they're together.
ReplyDeleteThe foot is terrific. Changing it will give you more choices, but don't dismiss this one. Perhaps if you made the handles smaller but thicker, they made work, blending them in might make them a more integral part of bowl. I do like Dennis's idea of no handles at all.
ReplyDeleteMy, you are going to have a lot to keep you busy next year!
Hello Linda---Love hearing about how you develop the foot and the interior of the bowl. Handles are tricky on bowls. They need to balance with the visual weight of the bowl and foot. Do they add to the beauty of the bowl or are they a distraction? Also the psychology of the user--are the handles strong and useful. So all this come into play and is extremely challenging. Thank you for sharing. You made me think about form and function today! Plus I got to see a lovely bowl. (I love bowls!)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone who said to try it without the handles. The piece is interesting and functional enough without them. Maybe the reason you are struggling with them is because you don't need them.
ReplyDeleteGreat foot, I love how it looks from all angles you show here.
Curious, is the bowl attached to the base or rests on it?
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful the way it is handles and all. I love the bottom and tat it stands alone. Handles do look hard to do and probably not necessary but I like them. Have a very Happy New Year. I can't wait to see more pieces.
ReplyDeletei vote with the no handles crowd... as for taller and narrower pedestals... they are visually appealing but tricky to accomplish (slumping can be a problem). i thing your short one works well with this form and i love the underside!
ReplyDeleteHi Suzi, thanks, I've made another without handles so far, and modified the foot a little. I have a few more ideas about other handles too.
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene, thanks, so good to hear your input about the visual weight, the shape of the handles is ok but they are too small for the weight of this one, I have made another one and will show it soon.
Hi Lori, thanks, the undulating shape of the foot was fun to make. I have made a similar one without handles and plan on some other interesting takes on feet and bowls, will show more soon.
Hi Patti, thanks, the bowl is attached to the base, but I could also make one with a separate base, see you have given me another idea, it's never ending Ha.
Hi Denni, thanks, the foot was made with the clay telling me what to do and somehow it worked. Will be making more soon.
Hi Michele, thanks, I have made another without handles and will show that soon as I can. Yeah that terrible slumping problem. This is a new clay I tried because they were out of the Mcabee it isn't workable as long but seems to have greater strength so we shall see. More soon I hope.