Plate with Feet Project  

Inspiration

Google.com images/ slab built plates with feet

Process

To begin, I rolled a slab, then used a container to trace out the plate and cut the excess slab  with a sharp pen tool. I then placed the plate inside the bowl to get the curved edges that plates usually have. I began forming the two symmetrical feet; after the plate was done setting up, I scored/slipped the feet to the bottom.  After the plate construction was complete, I decided to go with a pretty purple and black underglaze to paint my designs (both Speedball underglaze).  I decided to go over the top of the plate with purple, then went over it with black stripes. After the top was finished drying, I turned it over and painted black over the entirety of the bottom.

Judgment

I am happy with the way I constructed my plate, and tried a unusual design for the feet. I also like the unconventional, striped design I decided to paint in the top of the plate, but think I had room for improvement for the precision of them. Next time, I would draw lines with a ruler to give me a good guideline for painting the stripes.

                                   Beginning Stage    

                                                     

                    (Speedball Purple Underglaze)

                                       Final Piece