This week I worked on an extra project that I am calling my "Inverted Vase". The idea for this wide vase came from a doodle I'd had in my head for a while, with parallel lines and sharp corners and I became intrigued with the idea of making a 3D representation of this doodle on the surface of something I'd thrown. So as soon as I made something decent, I got to work. Starting with a flat surface, I first carved a line around the edge to mark where the lines would all stop (top left). Then I used a pin tool to carve the basic design (top right). Since it's sharper, it makes thinner lines and if I mess up, it's easy to scratch out and restart. Then I used a ball tool to make half of the lines thicker and deeper (bottom left). This gives the carved appearance to some of the lines. Then lastly I made many thin snakes of clay and molded them into the rest of the lines (bottom right).
The contrast in the parts coming out of the clay and the parts going into it creates an interesting effect. I'm excited to glaze it next week!
The contrast in the parts coming out of the clay and the parts going into it creates an interesting effect. I'm excited to glaze it next week!