Ceramic Bunny Bowl

Materials:

red earthenware clay
woodworking tool
sponge
water
water buffalo horn
white under glaze
paintbrushes
under glaze pencils for design work
kiln
clear food safe glaze
clay cutting wire
paddle

2. Smooth the outside of the clay pot with a paddle (figure B). Burnish the pot so that it is shiny and smooth inside and out using a water buffalo horn.

3. Trim the edges of the bowl with a craft knife (figure C). Shave the edges using a woodworking tool (figure D).

4. Smooth out the bowl using a wet sponge (figure E).

5. Apply eight coats of white under glaze to the inside of the bowl. Allow it to dry for 24 hours.

6. Draw the bunny image onto the pot using a #2 pencil. Fill in the design with under glaze pencils. Smudge the lines a bit for a softer look (figure F).

7. Bisque fire the bowl at 1888 degrees for approximately 7-1/2 hours.

6. Apply a clear, food safe glaze and glaze fire the piece at 1950 degrees for approximately 7-1/2 hours.

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