Post #373021 by Babalu on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 9:50 PM

Well, I finished building the mugs...still have to texture 2 of them.

In order to release this bowl from the form, I cut away the trash bag area around the base, and turned the fan on it to harden the clay up just a little more around the base.

I sat it on an old 6" long aluminum tube I had laying around that was the same diameter as the base (not shown)...the plastic form could then drop away from the clay bowl.

YEAH BABY!!! She stands alone :)

Later, I added some little clay support on the outside just for extra support...these won't stay...they are just temporary support.

It's time to finish this bowl...I can't keep the clay workable long now. Next, more outside decoration on the lower area.

Robin - You really rock! If you make the kiln god and goddess, I give this bowl a much bigger chance of surviving.

Kate - YES! Dig in! It's bowl time! happy, happy!

Sam - Thanks for jumping in. That "Got Boots" painting of yours in now my new favorite...man, you are incredible!

Kaimaki - Thanks mucho...I am going to use about 17 different glazes on this...if I make it to that far... :)