I gravitate to square, circular, and floral shapes for my stamps, influenced by my new love of gardening! Forming and Decorating the Parts My stamp motifs are generally lines and geometric shapes inspired by my free-form needlework. Wipe the carvings with a damp sponge to soften them. Carve your designs on leather-hard clay or slip Consider making rolling stamps, ¼-inch thick and 2-inches in diameter. Make 1-inch lugs with stamping surfaces from ½–1½-inches. Fire in oxidation to cone 05.Ĭreate your own bisque-fired clay stamps with unique textures. Underglaze: Amaco Black Velvet applied to bisqueĭimensional glaze for dots: Duncan Pure White French Dimensions A nonlinear, unplanned approach can lead to delightful results.Ĭlay Body: My clay body of choice for this body of work is Laguna #10-T, a cone-04, grogless, white earthenware, which I bisque fire to cone 03 to give some additional strength. Come back with fresh eyes, reconsider your decisions and figure out where to go next. I encourage you to take breaks while working This unscripted method often requires problem solving, leading to creative fixes. I like to remain open to chance, listening to the clay and my instincts. My process, too, relies on curiosity and exploration. They give me joy and fill me with a sense of indulgence.

Every inch of them-top, bottom, inside and out-is carefully considered and covered with details meant to delight and encourage a slowĮxamination to discover their secrets. I’ve even turned them upside down and filled their bases with flowers. and of leftovers! I’ve integrated them into my life, covering them with my grandmother’s pearls, plant cuttings,Īnd occasionally, cakes. Redolent of gatherings of friends and family, of celebrations and deepening connections.

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Workhouse Clay International ICAN Merit Award.

ICAN Making a Difference in Ceramics Award.Annual National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Award.

Unique cake stands