A rare snippet of my decorating process. Here I’m filling in the monstera pattern on this planter with terra sigillata (a watery, refined clay slip) made with clay from Ontario. This is much different than painting—it’s basically glaze application. The difference is, I’m applying three layers of terra sig to achieve my desired result. If I apply the sig too thinly, it will come out brown. Three coats (and proper firing) gives me a rich olive green with a bit of variegation. #pottery #ceramics

A rare snippet of my decorating process. Here I’m filling in the monstera pattern on this planter with terra sigillata (a watery, refined clay slip) made with clay from Ontario. This is much different than painting—it’s basically glaze application. The difference is, I’m applying three layers of terra sig to achieve my desired result. If I apply the sig too thinly, it will come out brown. Three coats (and proper firing) gives me a rich olive green with a bit of variegation. #pottery #ceramics

A rare snippet of my decorating process. Here I’m filling in the monstera pattern on this planter with terra sigillata (a watery, refined clay slip) made with clay from Ontario. This is much different than painting—it’s basically glaze application. The difference is, I’m applying three layers of terra sig to achieve my desired result. If I apply the sig too thinly, it will come out brown. Three coats (and proper firing) gives me a rich olive green with a bit of variegation. #pottery #ceramics

@potterybyosa Ooooh... and I really need a big outer pot for my new (well two years now) Monstera. But sadly I am far away... on the other side of the big pond and you don't ship outside the US.

#ahwelliwillfindsomething #butireallylikethis

@fubaroque Maybe this is a good opportunity to search for potters who are close to you. I’m sure they’d appreciate the support.

@potterybyosa That will probably be my solution, indeed… eventually.

Actually I once had an aunt… but she passed away a long time ago. I still have a lot of her stuff.

Anyway, just wanted to say that I really like the way you choose your shapes and colours. 🤩

A rare snippet of my decorating process. Here I’m filling in the monstera pattern on this planter with terra sigillata (a watery, refined clay slip) made with clay from Ontario. This is much different than painting—it’s basically glaze application. The difference is, I’m applying three layers of terra sig to achieve my desired result. If I apply the sig too thinly, it will come out brown. Three coats (and proper firing) gives me a rich olive green with a bit of variegation. #pottery #ceramics

@fubaroque Thank you!

@potterybyosa

Do you happen to have a picture of this one finished. I can imagine the colours from what you say about it, but it would also be nice to see them.

@fubaroque Of course! I’ll show the piece once it’s finished.

@potterybyosa
Glazing is amazing. I remember how she let me do it on my own master piece. (I was a bit younger then.)

But applying the dull “paint” while having to imagine what the result will be… then waiting for the firing and finally seeing what you did. Just magic.

#andgreatfun