Monday, May 3, 2010

Pottery

Well it has been forever since I've posted on pottery!

I've been working on getting a few pots ready for the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival that will be held in Lexington May 15-16. http://www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com/ This is the first year for the festival and I'm excited to be a part of it! The organizers of this festival have been working really hard to bring a festival to our area that is all about sheep, fiber animals, wool and fiber.

I have to admit, I don't feel that I'm doing my part here. I will be bringing "ewenice" pottery and yarn bowls, but most all of the new ideas that I had for my booth are still in the 'ideas' file. One idea though, is mid-process. It won't be ready in time for this fiber festival, but it's a good time to start executing ideas for next year!

This is a technique called scrafitto - a clay slip, or underglaze is painted on the pot before the pot is fired and the clay slip is scratched away, revealing the clay underneath to create a design.




This is "Bewelah" - sort of a ewe-in-law to Ewenice. (Without going into all the drama of the relationship, they share the same ram, so really there's no "in-law", but this makes it sounds a little more proper.) In defense of the ewes, it's no different than a lot of the drama on tv these days.

Bewelah is also looking for work - she's been seen with a sign "Will work for weed" I'm still debating if this would be appropriate. It seems it might be wrong on a couple of different levels.

11 comments:

  1. Ewe really got me now,
    Ewe got me so I don't know what I'm Doin.....

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  2. TONYA!!! Work for weed?!?

    snicker snicker ;-)

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  3. Oh I know, it's a little on the edge... maybe it should say "will work for hay" lol.

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  4. ROTFL!!! If you make a mug like that second one that says "Will work for weed" I would totally buy it. LOL

    Hmmm, maybe you could do goats that say "weed" and sheep that say "hay". *snicker*

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  5. Or grass! Will work for grass!

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  6. !!!! I almost snorted my wine through my nose on that one Tonya! Love it.

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  7. OK...I'm officially placing my order! I need to have Bewelah (sign and all) in my cupboard flock! :)
    I wish I was going to the Festival...maybe next year. :)

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  8. What fun! Love that Bewelah! I need some more of your bowls and mugs, so hope you are going to bring lots with you.

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  9. I'm still laughing about "will work for weed". Definitely put me on your list for one! LOL It might be inappropriate in some circles, but I'll bet those would fly off the shelves! Simply beautiful (as usual) Tonya!!

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  10. ok..my first comment here... will work for weed... is a great line! i think they would sell like hot cakes :o)

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  11. I can't wait to see your booth this weekend in Ky!!! I want one of those yarn bowls!!!!

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