I have recently added two new pictures to the gallery. A group of sculptures inspired by beach pebbles and a larger water feature. The latter is the maximum size I can get into the kiln and it was so tight a fit that I doubt I will be making another any time soon. The height is approx 37cm and the diameter 40cm. The work has recently returned from being exhibited at Russel's Nursery near Coventry.
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Water features and sculptures are coiled in two domes which are joined when strong enough to move around.
Working on a water feature
The wall is built with round coils of clay which are then pinched to about 1cm thick.
Working on a water feature
The dome is now closed and I am refining the shape with my most essential tool, a broken hacksaw blade.
Ammonite water feature
An ammonite water feature drying out before firing
Carved ammonite design.
The design is drawn free hand and carved out when the clay is the consistency of hard cheese. This has to be done quite quickly before the clay dries too much, this is the most critcal part of the process and the one that tires me the most.
A new water feature drying for first firing.
The grooves are carefully moulded as the form dries. The form is surprisingly strong even when the clay is soft because of air pressure.
Water features
A previous water feature commission, two of a group of three to be placed in a pebble garden
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