Oh yes they are ready! I am thankful to the customer who put this idea in my head. She said, I have your butter dish, I have your salt pepper shakers, I have your mugs and bowls and I need some thing more for the kitchen.
I decided to make Oil/Vinegar bottles but wasn't sure what shape/design or how would I incorporate my style to them. Sometimes you just have to try out things to see how they transform.
I made a new die for my extruder and manipulated the clay as it came out. And just like that I knew where this was going.
I tapered the tops to give them a more elegant look and the decoration just empahized the curves and flow of the shape emulating the look of embroidered fabric wrapped around a body.
And I just couldn't decorate one side... they have a different pattern on both sides. The textured slip pattern also helps in getting a good grip on the bottle while cooking.
I like how they came out and would like to read your comments. Getting input on new work is really appreciated. Thanks
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Oh these are fabulous!
Charan, the new oil vinegar bottles are fabulous! For some reason I keep hearing the music from Fantasia with the dancing mushrooms. LOL
Cheers!
Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
Hi,
I love your work - it's simple but very decorative! I know you say you are influenced by Indian design and colours but for some reason I also see Japanese patterned paper (Washi) influence too?!
Both colours and textures go really well.
I love the movement you give your creations!!
Thank you all so much for your comments. Majority of my influence is from Indian patterns and designs, but I have realized that the same patterns are seen in different cultures such as African, Asian, Japanese, Russian and they mean different things in different cultures. Before humans wrote a language like English, drawing and patterns was their language to express themselves.
These are terrific! Great job I'm sure they will be a huge success.
Fantastic bottles Charan. Are the spouts cork or do you have to epoxy them on? I just love the way your work dances.
These are so fun and funky!
Beautiful art and great pictures!
dancing indeed!! FABUlous pieces!
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