Thank you for your kind words. I start with a hollow form which I shape with my hands, using the trapped air as a resisting force. Then I use a wooden implement to pierce through the walls and remove the clay. Your reference to pumice is very interesting to me. I was not familiar with its qualities, so I just researched it a bit and see what you mean. Very intriguing!
Thanks debra; I’m a total novice, but loving it. Have considered using a small balloon to form a wall around, then build on/take away from to make seed-like forms. I can but ‘have a go’!
January 26, 2012 at 8:57 am |
I love these organic forms. How do you do this? Make a form and then take from it? They look as natural as pumice. Your work is truly inspirational.
January 27, 2012 at 4:16 pm |
Thank you for your kind words. I start with a hollow form which I shape with my hands, using the trapped air as a resisting force. Then I use a wooden implement to pierce through the walls and remove the clay. Your reference to pumice is very interesting to me. I was not familiar with its qualities, so I just researched it a bit and see what you mean. Very intriguing!
: debra :
January 27, 2012 at 6:15 pm |
Thanks debra; I’m a total novice, but loving it. Have considered using a small balloon to form a wall around, then build on/take away from to make seed-like forms. I can but ‘have a go’!
February 1, 2012 at 11:31 pm |
Have fun!
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