Mandala number two finished glazing

Now all I have to do is make the backing which will allow it to hang on the wall somewhere.

 I'm pleased that the sepia tones warm it up, but there are still black areas to give stronger definition.

 The matte clear glaze is just one coat, lightly applied even at that, and not forced into the carved grooves.

Butter fly wall hangings

There's basically a plate design turned back to the wall, making a pillow type shape.

Some of these I add a little pocket in the front, where the decorative person might add something hanging out...ivy? grass? twigs? flowers?

Glaze step 1 Mandala wall hangings

Most of the work was done with slip trailing devices - thus the sheet of paper with test runs

Butterfly has a raised black slip, and I'm not sure that will work...but I'll see

I will next cover the whole thing with clear glaze, except the 4 quadrant lines and the edges near the bottom, which will be bare clay.  Since this is stoneware, I think that will give a nice contrast to the glazed areas.

Mandala wall hangings

A pillow form for hanging on a wall.  Now to paint glazes on it, slip trailing and brushing colors.  There's a smaller form as well.  And I hope that once I get started (that seems to be the problem today) I'll do some more clay work upon which to continue this design idea.  Mandalas with stained glass coloration, and the tiny crackle details like batik painting.