Ten.

Our new project that has been launched is a ceramics place setting. So far, I really enjoy it. I also worked with clay/ceramics last year so I was relatively familiar with what to do and how to make my pieces more intricate rather than simple. I was going to make my place setting a tribute to Harry Potter but found it was hard to draw out emotional connections and portray it in a bowl, plate, and cup. Instead I decided to do my mom-mom. So far I have completed forming my bowl and it is being fired at the moment! I'm currently working on my plate which is made out of coils all twisted together to form a surface to eat on. After completing that, I will most likely make a wine glass as the cup. Pictured to the right are shots of my clay work so far!

Nine.

Working with metal is always an interesting process for me. Since I did it last year, it was much easier to come up with ideas and bring them to life. Some days of working with metal were awesome but some were not. I tend to get annoyed easily when the blades break and give up. But luckily, I pushed through it and completed a piece I am so pleased with! The soldering process is always my favorite. It takes the clean cut metal and transforms it into something that is more rugged and old-looking. I thoroughly enjoyed the metal making process for the 2nd year in a row! Pictured to the left is my completed metal piece! Hope you enjoy it