Marvelous Sculptures
Under Cut and away from the body... he knows his clay!
Under Cut and away from the body... he knows his clay!
This project started as an inspiration for my students in 2012. Then as I began to test the boundaries of my clay mesh I found very important factors effected the out come. The drying time is always a factor to build vertical and strong, yet this can also create a problem when the piece is finished and different areas of strength shrink in different amounts. So when it came to a solid durable clay that could be fired safely and correctly I found that completing the piece in one sitting is utterly imperative. This allows the sculpture to dry even and solid. I also came to the realization that my clay will react different when the A/C in my studio is set at 65 degrees. This makes the studio some what frigid but allows the piece to maintain a stability and workability for a longer time.
