...the blues!

Last night--while at pottery class--I thought about decorating with pottery again.  This time, however, my thoughts went to "the blues!"

With the exception of my home office, I rarely use blue in decorating.  But...I have used blue glazes on several pieces.  The combination of color mixed with design and applique make the pieces interesting and unique.

After thinking of "the blues"-- my collection of bluish pottery, I realized that I didn't have as many as I thought.  I sifted through those that reminded me of the tones and shades of the ocean (...again with the ocean) and selected a few to share today.

Most are mine, but, I "threw" in some that my husband made.  Here are "the blues" that can be seen around our house.

All pieces are thrown on the wheel and were made at Studio S Pottery (Lewis and Eric Snyder).  Check out their site at:  Studio S Pottery!

This pot sits on a wooden bench in the foyer of our house.  Glazes:  Ethyl's red, M-5 (which is a matte black) and a combination of glazes that give the bluish effect. 

These two were made early in my "pottery life."  The smallest one was made six years ago.  The other was a "mistake."  While throwing I collapsed the rim by accident.

But... I liked it so I used an ash glaze on the inside and a yellow (VY) on the outside to see if would "morph" into something good...and it did!

Left: Plate thrown by Paul.  Smaller piece was one that we bought on a trip to New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Right: Another one of Paul's plates.  He use a doily and spray gun for the effect.

 Here's one of my first "blues"

The top is rimmed with yellow (VY) and the bottom of the pot is an ash glaze. 

My "gnarly pot" -- This was a project that had to have a foot, applique, negative space, and a lid.  There are a combination of glazes and techniques used.  I rolled a net over some of the appliqued pieces of clay to make it look like fish scales!  The lid didn't get fired until almost a year later (below)!

My newest blues:

Lewis thought the one on the right was just "too blue," but it grew on me.  I think it looks "blue enough" with the candle.

Blue ash glaze, clay body, Ethyl's red, M-5 (black) on this jar with a dome lid. 

This bowl has six glazes and applique.  ...another "beach influence!"

Close up of applique area.

...I am lovin' the blues!