Using clay I took a plastic plate and used it as a mold for my plate. Once it was dry I was able to apply glaze and then hand drew a flower design that was to be scratched out using an exact-o knife. My middle name is Rose which inspired me to glaze the plate red and to use a flower as my design. This project was tricky at first when handling unplanned chips in the glaze but once I learned to embrace them it really enhanced my project.
I decided to pick a lantern design because I liked how unique and flexible it was to be creative. I used stencils to cut out the shape of the lantern and then picked my favorite stamps and textures for the sides and lid. I wanted my lantern to look like a vast ocean with big suns above it. One of the challenging parts of this project was keeping the shape symmetrical, but I ended up loving how it turned out.
I picked a llama as my clay animal design. This is my favorite animal so I was very intrigued to try to make it look as life-like as possible. I started out by carving out its basic shape then added some texture. Once I was happy with how my llama looked, it went in the kiln. Then I used reference photos to add color using acrylic paints to achieve my final product. Overall, I really enjoyed this project and learned many new things from it.
I decided to create an orange creamsicle for my project. Overall this project was a lot of fun and got easier the more I worked with the foam. I started by cutting down a piece of foam into the general size, then used files to round it into the desired shape. To add a more realistic look I used a dremel to give the ice cream a melted bottom. I had a fun time working with a new medium and can see myself making more foam creations in the future.