Box

This decorative "ocean scene" box was built using the hand-building technique.  I rolled out and cut six-inch by six-inch slabs of clay.  After slipping and scoring and putting the box together, the box hardened and became greenware.  The box was then bisque, fired once, and at that point, I was then able to paint and glaze the box.  I used the orange and blue on the side with the fish to show contrast.  The orange and green also show contrast in color.  I struggled with putting the box together and not having rounded edges; however, I did not succeed as well as I had hoped.  I am happy with the over-all product of my box, especially the contrast in colors.