Showing posts with label elephant ear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elephant ear. Show all posts

Monday, October 22, 2012

Elephant ears that live forever


This elephant ear that was a star in my last post, became something permanent.  I cut leaves, removing the stem and pressed them into my stoneware clay.  I used the largest leaves for the platter and smaller leaves for the plates.  I used hosta leaves for the smaller sauce dishes.  I actually have had the pieces made since back in the summer but have just gotten around to glazing and photographing.  I think it turned out great.  The glaze color reminds me of the natural color.  Greenish blue with darker accents.

I may try the suggestion of doing some concrete stepping stones maybe next year.




And even if you're not into sushi, the set can be used for all kinds of serving.

I think I need a bigger house so I can keep more of my own work.  I would love to keep this set but just don't have room in my kitchen!