Pomegranate Cup

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 the body and base using a card template and made the form. To decorate I used hot pinks, orange, burgundy and a red wash slip. I used brushwork, mono printing and line pressing techniques to give the cup depth and interest.

My inspiration came from the pomegranate.