Hi friends,
Yesterday I worked on this large 18" platter for a special order and I thought it would be fun to chronicle the drawing and etching as it progressed and share it with you.
Yesterday I worked on this large 18" platter for a special order and I thought it would be fun to chronicle the drawing and etching as it progressed and share it with you.
1. the platter is hand painted first with the main color elements in place. (note; book illustration for reference and cup of tea for encouragement).
2. I draw the design in pencil first (you might have to look closely to see the pencil markings).The pencil markings burn out in the firing.
3. the first etch. just the basic lines of the motif are etched in.
4. starting to add the detail. notice the name stamp (on the right hand corner of the ivory rectangle has been added as well).
5.Let the circles begin! The long and tedious process of hand stippling the circles. I've drawn so many circles that I don't need a template to draw them anymore. They are all free hand. Practice makes perfect!
6. still stippling. (time to make another cup of tea!)
Ta da!
All finished...Well not really.
I will be back soon to show you some magic! 
Ta da!
All finished...Well not really.
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