Large Iris Tile .... first fire ....

This image is "first fire" on the tile. I used regular china paints, and then it was fired.

For the "second fire" and "third fire" I used lustres and dispersing fluid after masking out the main design of the iris and leaves.

Larger Iris tile

The finished 14" x 8" tile! Needless to say, I loved doing it!!

Iris Tile .... first fire .....

These "first fire" iris are painted on a 10 x 8" tile, using ordinary china paints. After firing I resisted the paint work and used lustres for the background. I took two fires to get the depth of colour I wanted.

Iris Tile

The finished tile!! The photograph hasn't captured the high shine of the lustre and the contrast of the china painted iris and front leaves.

Rose cylinder Vase

This is a side view of the vase below.

Rose Cylinder

The cylinder vase is 9" high, and is covered with roses! I used a grey blue in the background. This vase has a matt gold band on the inside of the neck.

I have placed it on the shelf in the lounge . . . . so I can enjoy it until someone comes along to buy it!

Hollyhock Vase

I started this 11" vase before Christmas, but have only just finished it.
It has a wide band of gold around the inside of the top of the vase which looks very nice. Unfortunately the angle of this picture doesn't show it.

Actually the vase started its life as a cannister, with a domed lid on top. But I decided I like it better as a vase . . . . so here it is!