Day 1 - May 24, 2013

PLAYING WITH CLAY DAY

I haven't worked with clay in oh....I'd say 35 years or so.  Grade 8 I think.  For years I had considered taking a pottery class at Dundas Valley School of Art - but life got in the way, or the classes were not convenient, didn't have the money, etc. etc....the usual excuses.  

Anyway, I bought some air-dry clay at the dollar store a few months ago and I thought today is as good as any to give it a try.  These pieces are my first attempt at making "something."

  

After I made these pieces, and exploring a bajillion websites on clay making,   I  found a really good website (thru Pinterest) with some very helpful information.  

I have to say, I really enjoyed working with the clay.  There was something very natural and organic working with it.  I found a recipe to make my own homemade clay that I will try making next....as I found the dollar store clay was a bit dry and not as pliable as I would have liked.

With a bit of practice, I think I could make some really nice things.  I especially enjoyed making the beads.  I won't be doing anything else with these pieces.  I thought about painting them...well, maybe a couple.  

As you can see - some pieces broke.  And the beads are cracking a bit and probably could have been treated accordingly while it was still "wet"  But it's all good....because it's part of the learning experience.  And I also think better materials would be helpful in the quality of the final product.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sherry