GRAVITY AT WORK

Illustrated is a simple B&W slipware covered jar flanked by two cushion vase in the same technique and motif. The jar is exceedingly straight forward in its construction, just thrown and ready to decorate, the two cushion jars start as cylinders, pushed oval, a base applied, the top "crimped" shut and a thrown neck added. Both forms are pretty easy to make and on this particular day, I think I had made four of each with the vases taking the lion's share of time to complete. The pots are first given a coat of black slip and then the vertical lines are the marvel of gravity at work, I just squeeze the slip trailer and let the slip take its course with a few added details to complete the designs. All in all this technique makes for a pleasant decoration and how can I complain about letting gravity do all, well most of the work.