It is a really simple idea, and not original, but a very effective technique nonetheless. Usually two or more layers are fused to a preconceived design and then slumped into the mould. This time though I fused a design using frits, powders and stringers and cut the slab up into squares and rearranged them and re-fused the piece before slumping. The same process steps I use when incorporating pattern bars into a plate.
With an extra firing it adds to the production costs but it also makes it more interesting a piece and more creative fun. I am quite pleased with the first two pieces and look forward to getting some feedback at the market stall.
People are certainly not backward in coming forward with their thoughts! That actually is good because there is no point displaying pieces that no one will buy (see existential clock blog!!). It is often the simplest pieces that most people like. Unless someone commissions something that is exactly what they want for their house or office then I have to produce pieces that sell and pieces that are experimental and more fun to create. It was ever thus for artists and craftspeople!
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