Eggs in Nests

These nests with eggs in them were created by Goldilocks Barrettes from some egg shaped beads which I made especially for her shop. I love what she has done with them and lucky me, she has ordered more. So below is the process I go through in making them.


First I make certain the clay is the right consistency. It can't be too wet or it will stick in the mold measurer. If it is too dry, the clay cracks.

First I measure the clay and then roll it into a round ball. Next I shape the top with my fingers to make the oval egg shape. Last I pierce with a small knitting needle.

After these dry, I bisque-fire them in the kiln, and after they come out, I glaze and re-fire. Today the kiln is going through a bisque-fire. Tomorrow I will take them out and glaze them, then after the glaze dries, they will go back into the kiln. These are going to be pink with speckles (hopefully).

Mustard Texture Stoneware Rounds

Oooo .... I put these in my Etsy store today. The glaze breaks over the texture in the most yummy way.

I'm behind on listing things in both stores. But I can't do everything every single day. That would be w*rk. This week I've been on the pottery wheel every day. Last week I was experimenting with pouring slip in bead molds. It's almost Friday, which means the week is almost over. I may buy a new bead kiln, too. Ooooo ... so excited!