Faceted French Butter Keepers
The winter residency program at Penland School of Crafts attracts artist of various levels who want to work independently. One of the potters that was working there when I was doing the wood firing was Marsh Owen. It was great to meet her as I really like her work and I got to discover what a sweet person she is. So sweet in fact that she shared her technique for faceting pots with myself and a few of the other potters that where there. I played around a little bit with the technique but I didn't really have time to practice very much while firing the wood kiln and Julia, the salt/soda kiln.
Now that I'm home I was able to take a little time and play with the technique. Since I needed to make some butter keepers and thought this decoration would look good on them I created a few different ones.
Once they are glazed I might be able to decide which style I like best. Which do you prefer?
Check out the gallery page - Future Relics Gallery by Lori Buff
Now that I'm home I was able to take a little time and play with the technique. Since I needed to make some butter keepers and thought this decoration would look good on them I created a few different ones.
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Once they are glazed I might be able to decide which style I like best. Which do you prefer?
Check out the gallery page - Future Relics Gallery by Lori Buff
I like the one on the left, I think any piece of pottery that is picked up a lot is good with texture because it less likely to slip out of the hand, particularly for folks without a strong grip or with arthritis, etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, good thoughts, I'll keep them in mind.
DeleteI'm going to wait for glaze before I decide. I like the surfacing on all three.
ReplyDeleteFair enough Suzie, I have the same feelings.
Deletethey are all nice, but I think I agree with Linda about the one on the left.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michèle.
DeleteAwww, Marsha, what great person! I have taken a couple of workshops with her and we ran into each other frequently at Claymakers. She is a very giving potter and a very talented one.
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