Clay Press Bowl

newspaper
raku clay
under glazes
plastic ribs
metal mixing bowls
bamboo brushes
glaze
water
sponge
rubber stamps

Steps:

1. Line a metal mixing bowl with newspaper.

2. Press pieces of clay into a lined bowl (figure A).

3. Smooth the clay with a rubber rib and a damp sponge (figure B). (Be sure the sponge is not too wet.)

4. Shape a clay heart embellishment with your hands (figure C).

5. Fire to bisque—04.

6. Paint desired pattern with under glaze on the inside and outside of bowl (figure D).

7. Dry (depending on weather) for up to a week.

8. Fire to set under glaze--06.

9. Cover with clear glaze. The glaze will adhere the heart to the bowl. Place the heart embellishment into any chosen position (figure E).

10. Glaze fire—06.

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