MORE LEFTOVERS

Since I have started making up small batches of clay in a bucket which is labor intensive I have started being very mindful of salvaging all the scraps possible from the throwing and trimming of pieces. I end up collecting up the damp scraps and putting it in bags with a damp sponge and then use that clay to throw test bowls and cups like this faceted Kuro-Oribe bourbon cup. Normally I end up with some where north of a pound or so of clay and that is perfect for making two small cups that help aid in the continuous and unending cycle of testing and fine tuning various glazes and multi-glazed surfaces as in the case of this cup which is a base glaze and two washes applied over. What seems like just more leftovers in terms of test clay ends up being the perfect foil for trying out all kinds of ideas from new(ish) forms to multi-layered surfaces with a minimal risk in terms of wasted clay or wasted materials for glazes being able to keep the collateral damage (wasted materials) to about 200 grams or so. Normally these are a good size for spirits, perhaps 10 x 10cm  and this one is no exception being a bit large for sake but as many may consider, perhaps just a bit too small for bourbon.