 My choice project is a large bowl about 7 inches wide and 6 inches tall. It has a very even thickness and shape, a perfect circle. I opted to not foot this bowl because it had a very thin base and I didn't want to risk cutting through it. The waves are subtle to an otherwise basic bowl, but matches most of my other projects in cobalt blue. It contributes to my theme throughout the semester very nicely.
 My teapot is about 7 inches from spout to handle and 5 inches tall. I glazed is turquoise matte, which is unique when compared to the other projects I have made this semester. The foot ring is clear and defined and the handle is well made. The large knob on the lid gives it character, though the unglazed rim takes away from the overall look. I regret not attaching the spout with more clay but again, the shape and texture give it character.
   My lidded project is a jar, about 7 inches tall and 4 inches wide. It is well made, with a well defined foot ring.The body shrank in the kiln more than the lid did so it falls off almost constantly which is a big disappointment. It has a blue stain which is consistent with my other projects, elaborating on my color scheme which can later add to my theme. I particularly like the swirls on this one, though I wish it hadn't melted so much.
My choice project is a small teapot, about 5 inches tall and 7 inches from handle to spout. It is well made, very sturdy with a narrow base and wide lip. The lid shrank in the kiln more than the body did so it falls in almost constantly which is a big disappointment. It has a blue stain which is consistent with my other projects, elaborating on my color scheme which can later add to my theme. I plan to give this to my grandma for Christmas!
My pitcher is about 4" wide and 5" tall. It is on the smaller side but the great attention to detail makes up for it. I stained it with a dark blue with about 6 flowers on it in various locations to add interest and dimension. The base in the center of the pitcher i my favorite, as shown above. The picture also has a very even foot ring and a well crafted handle. I got the inspirtation from the pitcher I found whle giong through my moms old things from high school, she made one with beautifullly crafted flowers when she was about my age!!
 My bowls are both identical in size (About 5 inches in diameter) and shape. They stack together perfectly, almost as though they were bought in a set from the store. Because these were my first projects of the year, i was a little bit shaky footing the ring but managed to correct them over time. I glazed them in a deep blue halfway to create dimension and add interest. I dipped it in clear to give it the same texture on both sides, evening it out nicely. im very proud of these bowls .
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