Thursday, 22 January 2015

Birthday gifts - say it with pottery!

A while ago a got a commission from a daughter to make a personalised bowl for her mother who apparently had always liked my ceramics (which makes me blush!).  But anyway, she gave me some information about her mum and her interests, etc and I got to work.  There are lots of examples of this type of piece at www.catherinedanielceramics.com

Wet clay slab with basic design laid out.

Detail applied, clay dried out and read to fire.



After first firing, glazes applied and ready to fire again.



Out of the second firing - all ok - phew!



For a lady who loves books and knitting and ....



gardening and ......



last, but I suspect not least, her lovely grandchildren!



Seventy years young this week!

Happy Birthday Barbara!  The best people have January birthdays, 
says me who just turned ??? well, not yet 70, but getting there fast!

Do you find that the older you get, the quicker the time flies by?  A year somehow doesn't last as long as it used to!  What's that all about!

 x Cathy
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11 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home22 January 2015 at 15:56

    I saw this wonderful bowl on the birthday girls blog I believe and thought it was incredible, but it is lovely to see the different processes involved and how it all came together. This is a wonderful piece that I am sure will be treasured forever! You are so talented!! xx

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  2. Rachel22 January 2015 at 17:24

    A great success, indeed. I've tried doing things with clay, and the idea of knitting needles and grandchildren ... Well done you!

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  3. gz22 January 2015 at 18:44

    good to see you've settled in and working well! xx

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  4. Penny22 January 2015 at 18:54

    Absolutely beautiful Cathy! Lucky birthday girl! X

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  5. Lyn22 January 2015 at 21:15

    it is beautiful, lucky lady xxx

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  6. Chris23 January 2015 at 09:08

    Beautiful and happy birthday to you. I'm in Tokyo for the quilt show. Great city!

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  7. Lin23 January 2015 at 14:03

    Lovely piece Cathy - she will love it. And Happy Birthday to you too. xx

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  8. Gina23 January 2015 at 17:00

    What a wonderful idea for a gift. I bet she loved it.

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  9. Judy 26 January 2015 at 15:14

    Happy Birthday to you! What an awesome piece that is sure to be loved. You do such a nice job with your designs.

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  10. Wonky Patchwork27 January 2015 at 21:51

    What a beautiful present.

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  11. kateuk2 February 2015 at 16:13

    Super- kiln all set up then? Excellent!

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