Last week I started with sanding Walter and making sure that everything was smooth. After that, I was able to glaze some of his features, but not to the extent I wanted. With that, I left my vessel over the weekend with the intention of finishing the underglaze the following Monday.

Sanding wasn’t an easy process because of my vessel’s peculiar shape, but in the end, it came out how I wanted it to.

Last week I worked on the wheel and created the base for my first vessel. After letting it dry overnight wrapped in a moist paper towel and plastic bag, I was able to add extra details: the teeth, eyes, and foot. Over the weekend, my vessel (whom I named Walter) was put through the bisque fire.

I struggled with finding the right moisture level for me to be able to add the extra details on my vessel.

My plan for this week is to put an underglaze on Walter and for him to be completed by Friday.