Decorated Fruit Bowl

Instructions

1) Roll out 1kg of clay and allow to dry to a leather-hard

state (firm enough to move without leaving finger marks).

2) Using a dinner plate as a template, cut out a large

circle of clay.

3) Cover an upturned bowl (breakfast or soup bowls work

well) with cling film.

4) Drape the clay circle over the upside down bowl, and

let it ‘flop’ into a shallow shape. The clay can be gently

manipulated into the desired curvy shape.

5) Allow the clay to dry over the bowl until it no longer

easily bends, but is also not completely dry. Flip the clay

over, and using a slightly damp sponge, rub over the clay

to smooth out any marks.

6) Allow to dry out completely and bisque fire to 1100°C.

7) Using masking tape, mark out a pattern leaving areas

to be glazed. Ensure the tape is stuck down firmly to

create crisp glaze lines.

8) Brush on 2-3 coats of chosen colours of Vitraglaze and

allow to dry before removing tape.

9) Add extra detail using more strips of masking tape and

using a circular template draw circles using a pencil (any

visible pencil marks will burn out during firing) carefully

fill in with 2-3 coats of glaze.

10) Allow glaze to dry and fire to 1040°C.