I have begun slip casting which is a new process for me. There definitely has been a learn curve which is not always the most enjoyable. Not only is slip casting new to me, but so is working with plaster. It has been a double learning experience that although has been frustrating, is also exciting because of the anticipation of where these new skills will take my work. The current project is of a piece of wood. Here are some pictures of the process so far:
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
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Here are all the slabes I would roll out and cut for one box.
I used the side of one of my boxes that did not make it for glaze tests. I learned that after four percent mason stain the glaze became completely saturated.
The suspense...
They survived!
Project 1
In my project one we were asked to take a found object and change it in some way. Then make a sculpture that no longer resemebles the original found object. I picked the bottom of a broom and zoomed in on it till all I saw was giant cylinders. Here are some photos from the process and the completed piece:
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