I was using paper clay again today, and rolling out on hessian, patterning with folded top fabric, a long screw, a rubber finger-tip thingie - all sorts of possibilities for patterning, in the found objects around you -
While I was busy, more finished steps/plaques arrived, fresh from the kiln. This class has been like having Christmas every week - always a surprise coming out of the kiln! I love the noise of the little bits tapping against each other, which reminds me of the rustle of heavy silk; can these fragments be joined into a "textile"?
These had beans and lentils rolled in - which burnt away to leave interesting holes. But about a third had broken up in firing.
The bigger picture - other people at work, putting on the final touches for the show. I'm really going to miss this class but hope to keep working with clay in some way.Today's output - two trays like this.
The necklace is a collection of stems from old clay pipes, found on the foreshore of the Thames last year. I still haven't gotten around to making beads to add to it.
3 comments:
With holes already in them you could stitch them together like armour!
Oh, do stitch them together for a textile. I am sure you have enough!
or if you could bear to part with them, you could do a collaboration where invited friends all take some and see what they come up with.
Says she holding her hand up and waving frantically "ME, Miss! Pick Me!"LOL
Sandy
I think they would be great fun to hold in your hand and shuffle round listening to the clinks. So, I think they cover almost all the senses...what do they smell like? LOL
Nice to see you on picture.
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