This vase is a lovely mistake. Though perhaps too short, I like the shape. The ragged edges around the top were the result of not knowing how to use the needle tool effectively to cut away a mistake. But, I decided to try and make them look like petals. I'll concede that they don't exactly look like petals, but I like the effect. My greatest disappointment is that it is too short, but it may make a good bud vase. I dipped this in a raspberry glaze that was rather glumpy, but I lightly sanded down the "glumps" hoping that would prevent them from bursting and leaving gaping holes. It worked, so I count some measure of success. I glazed the rim and painted trios of dots on the with circumference an antique white glaze. Thankfully, I refrained from using a band of antique white below the bulge. Not a grand little vase but "interesting."
And here I have saved the best for last. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this bowl, though some may think, "Big deal." You've never thrown on a wheel, then. I really like the shape of this. I dipped half of the bowl in Falls Creek Sand glaze and half in Turquoise. This is my favorite glaze combo/treatment yet. You'll see more of this in the future, I promise. This is probably the first sellable piece I've produce, but I plan to give it to a special friend next week. I can always make more, right?!
Next week, I have a raku mug that I've rather pleased with and perhaps a different shaped bowl and mug, if I can get them fired, glazed, and re-fired again in time for posting. Keep checking back for more poetry and pottery.