continuing work on the big jugs.

Have just decorated the jugs I made earlier. They have been coated with coloured "slips" made from clays felspars and other things!  After leaving to stand for a few minutes I swept over the surface with a "slip comb"  This I made from a rubber kidney with nice rounded teeth cut into one edge.  It takes quite a bit of practice to do well.  It has to be done quickly and in leisurely and barely conscious manner - a bit like the way you spread butter on your bread whilst listening to the Archers! My first attempts were not good - too nervous and hesitant.  I hope the firing in the Soda kiln next week will do them some favours. More about the kiln later.  And I will show the jugs as they emerged from the kiln.