Brian's Demo

Today Brian instructed us on how to use the wheel as a tool. We are to build a sculpture with the wheel as a tool to help build the parts. I think this is going to be a good experience in using the wheel to make the objects and shapes creatively and maybe not so time consuming. I think it is going to be difficult to a degree and it is going to be more of a thought provoking project.
The other good thing that he shared with us, how to make a plate on the wheel. I love the process and there is much more detail in building it than you realize. Of course he makes it looks easy but I am sure that many of mine are going to turn into Frisbees  and crazy looking saucers. I  am  going  to sketch some designs before I attempt the plates. I am looking forward to the challenge.
I am going to have a busy weekend in the ceramic studio. I am going to start over on Oliver' s  head. I know the second time around is going to be more detailed and I am going to put in whiskers with the head not being so thick. Jack is drying nicely. I found some red marbles for him and I am looking for a red pillow.
I am going to continue to practice on the bowls, lids, cylinders. I have a great idea for a new project. I am going to hand build another dog. This dog has lots of curly hair all over and the texture is going to be awesome. I am looking forward to it. I am also keeping in mind the glaze or stain. I think the stain is  going to work much better aesthetically with the dogs. I feel it will give the fur a much more realistic look to it and it will bring out the depths of the fur. I am hoping I can pull off a whole different take on another dog. I feel that all of them are different personalities and of course all are in different environments. There is always a work in process going on in ceramics.