June 8, 2001, Newsletter Issue #41: Some simple ideas for gift giving!

Tip of the Week

Try rolling a simple slab, approx 1/2" thick, use a cookie cutter, to cut out shapes, decorate with underglaze, then finish with clear glaze.
The variations to this are endless, you could draw a design onto some paper, then using carbon paper, trace it onto the clay and use it as your template to cut around, this is particularly good, as you have the lines to follow for your decoration. You can add pieces of clay to buid a texture, or accentuate a piece with a later lustre firing.
The object of the exercise is to let your head go, and have fun with it. The recipient will be pleased you made the effort!!!
*Happy Potting*

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