method

 1. Starting with a red earthenware clay, I throw my shapes on a wheel.

2. When they have dried to a certain level, I coat one side, with a white -liquid clay slip, dry- repeat- dry . This gives me a thin surface to draw through.

3. little sculpted items are added, a thicker clay preparation is piped on ,to form the raised flowers etc, and then I illustrate the pieces .

4. The pots are then fully dried out so they can be fired for the 1st time.

5. Now I have a strong dry surface to add colour to the illustrations and cover the whole item with a clear glaze .

6. The ceramics are now fired again.

7. Next, little gold highlghts and rims are added in real gold lustre, also 'on-glaze highlights and details.

8. Finally they are fired for the third and last time, and are ready to go out , to their destinations.

Photos to illustrate coming soon.