Friday, September 7, 2012

Plates in Colors

For this firing I had ten rectangular plates and made two of each glaze color; the plates are 9 x 5 inches. Previously I made only one of each glaze and folks wanted multiples. Although I did have someone order a set of these and the smaller plates all in different colors. I have more of these drying with a different clay, we shall see how the glazes turn out with that clay. This first one is blue green and gold.

This one is a sort of a plum rose red color. Even though these plates seem simple to make I always have to sand the edges of each one before the bisque, because sometimes there are burrs left since the pattern goes all the way to the edge. Oh, I got a little driplet of glaze on the bottom of one plate, what do you use to sand the bottoms of your pots?

This one is a shino and green. Interesting the other plate is all green and just a hint of the brown.

This one is kind of a smokey blue and bronze, which normally doesn't get that wine color, but this time it did and I think it's nice.

This one is a spring or lime green and has a more even color.


Even though each one of these plates is made individually, they stack nicely in the cabinet and work well for luncheon plates, appetizers, serving plates, or even a catch all on a dresser or counter top. I'm taking these to the farmer's market today, hope there's lots of people and it doesn't rain till the afternoon. One of my leaf dishes was in this Olive Green Treasury on Etsy and another one in this Pale In Green Treasury on Etsy. This post is part of Artists in Blogland show and tell Saturday. Thanks for reading and for all  your comments.

24 comments:

  1. Hello Linda:
    These plates are so very attractive and we can well believe that they could be employed in many different ways. Or, indeed, simply as decorative items in their own right.

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  2. Hi Jane and Lance, thanks so much, I am amazed how many can stack together in such a small space too, guess because they don't have a foot.

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  3. Mmmmmm... I love these plates!! So elegant and delicate, and smokey blue is definitely my favorite!! :)

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  4. Hi Katarina, thanks, they are all different looking with different glazes and I think the smokey blue would go with a lot of different foods.

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  5. Nice plates! I like the idea of multiples. The variation in the same glaze makes them more interesting.
    I use a Dreml with a diamond tip to grind glazes. Remember to wear eye and breathing equipment.

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  6. Hi Suzi, thanks so much, yes multiples are good, thanks about the dremmel, lucky I have one and protection too.

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  7. Very nice! Good looking and I'm sure food will be set off well on them.

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  8. Hi Barbara, thanks so much, these are also a great size for small tables, or narrow cabinets, buffets, or china cabinets.

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  9. I'd buy one if I was at your market, lovely patterns good size and nice range of colours!

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  10. no wonder these are good sellers, they are beautiful and a nice size.
    As for grinding... like Suzie, we use a dremel when it's a big drip. For tiny areas, and to smooth the bottoms of pots I use a combination of a conical shaped grinding stone and then some fine blue sandpaper, they type that can be used wet or dry (I use it dry).
    For greenware I use green kitchen scrubbies, the thin rectangular one. I think you said before that you use them too.

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  11. I always sand the bottoms, it's just a good practice.

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  12. I received your red poppy bowl yesterday. It's lovely. Is it safe to put food in it all the way to the top where the red glaze ends?

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  13. I really like the blue and bronze one. The colors are so dramatic!

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  14. The colors of these plates are unbelievably attractive! In fact I like all of them very much. In japan we often use plates which look a lot like yours in size and shape. They are used as plates for grilled fish, appetizers, and sometimes for sandwiches. I'm sure many people will love your lovely plates!!

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  15. Hi Anna, thanks so much, I do like them a lot, I need to make up a set for myself. Ha.

    Hi Michele, thanks for all the info, I do use those green scrubbies for greenware.

    Hi Lori, thanks, I guess I better get sanding.

    Hi Gigi, thanks, I sent you an email, but it has a clear satin glaze over the whole bowl except the very bottom so no problem using it all.

    Hi Ms. Sparrow, thanks, that one reminds me of a night sky with clouds.

    Hi Sapphire, thanks, I use the plates for the same thing. This rectangular shape fits in cabinets very nicely too.

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  17. I see why the green is so popular there is something really special about it, good luck at the farmers market.

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  18. Your plates are BEAUTIFUL! I love seeing all of your work. Your towers' series is fascinating. Visiting you from AIB

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  19. What lovely plates- I love the 2 color glazes!

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  20. Linda, these plates are very cool. I love them.

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  21. I am in love with your beautifully designed plates...awesome job!

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  22. Very pretty plates! Love the plum color best!

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  23. Very cool plates though I have to say I really love your tower series - now those are fun! Visiting from AIB.

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  24. How did I miss all these comments, thanks everyone so much

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