With the last bit of little loafers clay I made another sign with a more upright stance and a brighter coral background. I pressed letters into the slab and placed real leaves as a resist. I hand brushed the coral and brown stains and then removed the leaves. This sign will be glazed a green celadon. The leaves will be green and the coral color will tone down. The leaves are Japanese maple although they look like a different leaf altogether.
Here's the first sign I made, unloaded from the kiln the other day. Sorry about the reflection but I'm pressed for time. Had my painting class today (stay tuned for progress photos); driving to Atlanta to get clay tomorrow; and loading up for the farmer's market on Saturday. Up next a few push plates from this firing so stay tuned. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Busy, busy, busy.
ReplyDeleteLove the coral background to that sign.
Hi Sue, thanks, no rest for the wicked. Ha.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and enjoyable trip (quickie) and good sales this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks, any trip to Atlanta traffic is a risk but I made it back safe and sound.
Deletethe signs look great!
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, can't wait to get this one fired, I'm liking the bright color.
DeleteYour signs are great...signs of greater things to come! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lee, thanks, I like your way of thinking. Ha.
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