Alright, large bridge update.
I was going to make the whole structure tonight but after some consulting with other potters, I decided to wait until tomorrow to piece them all together. This way they’ll be leather hard (or maybe slightly harder) and easier to construct. I’m really not expecting any trouble with the paper clay. That stuff is the bomb.
Tonight I rolled out slabs, cut out the arches (Which were in three pieces because it’s sooo big.) reconstruct them and added a little bit of surface decoration. I think I’ll turn the horizontal lines into bricks tomorrow. I’m not fond of how they look at the moment; however, they will serve as break lines for the glaze and I’m hoping it will keep it from dripping too far and pooling off the base of the bridge.
So yes! This is the start. The sharpie in the middle is for scale… and it’s not a mini, it’s a jumbo!
For now, I have them drying between canvas. Thursday I’ll post the full piece. Then it’s the drying game.
*finger’s crossed*
Caving Inn 
November 30th, 2011 at 11:33 am
I was thinking, WOW!!! Then when you mentioned that was a *jumbo* Sharpie for scale and I went, HULLABAZOOO!!!! Arches are so beautiful. I saw some beauties in France recently. I love the lines and curves of yours. Can’t wait for your next update! G’luck 🙂
November 30th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Thanks Lori! It’s a really exciting project and I’m hoping to have it all together tonight. I still can’t get over how big it is. I am insane for doing this. 🙂
I’ll need the good luck for firing it without breaking!
December 1st, 2011 at 1:46 am
That is one huge bridge! It must be a very large aquarium for this to fit in. Hope it all goes together really well for you.
December 1st, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Yes, it’s for a 100 gallon aquarium that houses two nine inch oscars. Thanks mississhippi!