Almond Blossom T Plate

Description

Handmade using white or terracotta earthenware clay, decorated with coloured engobe slips and oxides and finished using a glossy glaze. For purely decorative pieces areas may be left unglazed and finished with a wax. I work in small batches mixing the colours as I go, therefore sets may vary slightly.

I rolled out a slab of clay, cut out a circle and using a plaster mould i made the form.

I pressed stamps into the clay and coloured it using slip washes. Once it was touch dry I pressed it into the mould and decorated the interior.

I used a vibrant cornflower blue and electric blue with a royal blue speckle for the background. I then painted on the blossom and branches, using a fine brush for the detail.

My inspiration was the Almond Blossom tree.