The process of making a big slipware engraved vase
I started throwing big vases again. I make it from several thrown parts put together. The highest I can go is 26 inch/ 66 cm so, it will fit in the kiln.
Throwing the base on the wheel.
The second part put on the base.
Finished the form.
I put a basic layer of black slip. This gives depth to the decoration.
I draw the lines with a knife and then carve a layer of clay out.
I carve out lines out of the black slip. Then I paint it partly with a blue slip and scratch the line engraving off with a knife.
Scratching off the back.
The second engraving of different size circles.
I put on the pink slip and scratched it partly off.
The “Iris” glazed vase.
The “Trumpet” Vase: black slip base.
The yellow slip over the black slip and engraving.
Scratched off the yellow slip and engraving the bands.
Painting on the green slib on the striped engraving: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C5mtGFeK_go
Painted and scratched the green slip.
The end result: bisque and clear glaze fired “Trumpet” Vase.