Flapper Pot II

The second in the Flapper series. Started making on the 17th April 2013, I did the shape in one day and put a 7% crimson stained coloured slip on it. It is now waiting to dry so I can bling it out with a bit of my beloved lustre. I am thinking shiny and matt red with splashes of gold.

Initial sketches....

The humble beginnings...

The shape, again a bit more squat than the design.

Carved and ready to be slipped. Next step bisque. So far about 6 hours or so on Flapper II.

Flapper Pot I

These range of vessels are inspired by the detail on ornate 1920's flapper girl dresses

The pattern work is intricate and although the cut of the dress doesn't follow the form the pattern suggests what is going on underneath. These dresses represent a period of female liberation, freedom, and expression.

Initial sketches developing the patterns and exaggerating the female form. Tall and elegant.

I started making with un grogged clay and thought I should make the vessel smaller to avoid structural problems. However this resulted in the form becoming more squat and less elegant. Each to their own.

I have painted this one with slip with 7% crimson stain. I am hoping for a matt finish with sure but subtle coloration. I plan to work into the head with gloss glaze and lustres.