| This is the base to the lantern. I've already trimmed it after throwing and am sectioning it for the design. |
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The clay is being pressed outward along the design lines to develop ridges. |
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| This is the base to the lantern. I've already trimmed it after throwing and am sectioning it for the design. |
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The clay is being pressed outward along the design lines to develop ridges. |
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| This photo shows the line definition between the ridges |
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Once the ridges and line definition are set, the spikes are placed on the ridges. |
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| I use thick clay slip in a squeeze bottle to place the spikes. |
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This will be the body of the lantern, trimmed and ready for sectioning. Note in figure 2 below, the marked difference in height between untouched form and altered piece. |
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| I am working the the clay out to define the ridges |
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With the ridges set and the line definition in place, I apply the spikes and carefully pierce out the remainder of the design. |
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| Compare this to figure 1 prior to altering and you can see how much the height has changed |
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More piercing. |
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| Much more piercing |
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The last section of piercing. |
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| This piece when finished will be the lid to the lantern. I section it, press in the line definition and cut the edge. |
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After cutting the rim, I apply the spikes to finish the design. |  |
| This piece was done in the summer and shows a different lid from my most recent series. |
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