Mar 28, 2011
Mar 23, 2011
Mar 20, 2011
Making an embroidered pouch
First a muslin! Never start a project without checking your pattern first:
Mar 18, 2011
Testing a new glaze
This was a sample made by my colleague, Veronique:
I made it in a larger quantity and tried the D1/8 9 on a pot in chamotte, and one week later, on this plate of white clay:
The colour seems to be stable, but best used on a smooth surface.
And the D1/8 10:
I made it in a larger quantity and tried the D1/8 9 on a pot in chamotte, and one week later, on this plate of white clay:
The colour seems to be stable, but best used on a smooth surface.
And the D1/8 10:
Mar 15, 2011
Mar 14, 2011
DIY Labels
Need a few lables but don't want to spend a fortune on them? Try printing them yourself!
I use simple cotton for muslins:
It's easier to sew on lables when they are cut on straight grain:
Use a paper tape to fix the fabric on a sheet of paper:
Is this ink water-proof? Original brand name cartridges have the best results.
Folded, ironed and sewn on:
I use simple cotton for muslins:
It's easier to sew on lables when they are cut on straight grain:
Proof printing:
Mar 11, 2011
Little flowers
These yellow flowers I always associate with spring. One day it is still winter, and suddenly, the next morning there are bushes ablaze with yellow everywhere...
Mar 4, 2011
Friday's surprises
I tried out a new glaze, it came out a little grainy on chamotte, I should try it on a smoother clay:
Objects in work:
Objects in work:
Mar 2, 2011
Flowers for S.
Yesterday I finished two teapot cosies for friend, "Strawberries":
and another "Poppies and cornflowers", that I improved slightly, by giving some movement to the flowers:
and another "Poppies and cornflowers", that I improved slightly, by giving some movement to the flowers:
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