Underglaze on clay, before the first firing (unfinished pieces)

Underglaze and transparent glaze on clay

Underglazes and transparent glaze on molding clay

You can see in the last photo that the piece I was talking about in the previous post did not come out as I would have liked to! But it’s ok, it was a first time and I know now a couple things like:

• I have to be careful with the brush strokes because they will show if there is only one coat of underglaze;
• It’s better to apply two or three coats if you want a smooth and even finish (except for black).

We’ll see how the bowls from the first photo will end up, now that I know better!

My throwing technique is sloooooowly improving; the walls of my pieces are getting a bit thinner and I can throw a cylinder once in a while. :-)

Oh and by the way, since the last post, we moved in a new house. It’s bigger and I have a room with a door that can be shut. It means I can now work and draw without being invaded!

It’s fascinating to see experts throw:
Shoji Hamada
Throwing a large bowl (Hsin-Chuen Lin)
A mix of coiling and throwing:
Potters of Japan