Ceramic African Violet Pot

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Janice

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I started making ceramic African Violet Pots for all of my African Violets. This is a pot I poured in slip casting a couple of weeks ago. It has been fired in the kiln and is now ready for glazing and a second firing.
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I painted the top of the upper portion a bright yellow.
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I like blue and yellow together and thought it would be a cheerful combination. After the violet pot goes through the second firing the colors will be more vibrant. I’ll finish it with a shiny glaze and a beautiful plant. I’m really looking forward to seeing the end result.

Ceramics Red Project

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Janice

gravy-boat-1 Here is the ceramic gravy boat I made for the Red Project in my slip casting class.

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I took this photo of the gravy boat in its green ware state, before the first firing. Below you see the process of painting the bisqued piece after the first firing.

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The finished gravy boat from a slightly different angle.
finished-gravy-boat-2 Turtle-with-a-bow My ceramic turtle ready for Christmas. She was also part of the Red Project. Notice her lips and toe nails.I smile every time I see her, and hope she brings a smile to your face too. If you would like to learn more about ceramics and slip casting, please refer to my past post,Two Slip Casting Projects.