I finally glazed my shrimp cocktail tower and this is what it looks like. I’m doing this because my son’s nickname is Shrimpy and it’s for my first ceramic exhibition that’s happening this weekend and I will be selling some of my stuff. And now it’s finally time to glaze it. I’m glazing all the bowls in red. I’m joking. It’s actually in chrome. I know it’s funny that the glaze looks like red. I just love the metallic look. And now for the hard part. I have 50s something shrimps and I need to paint individually. First a layer of butter yellow and then another layer of orange on top and layering on some brighter orange and red tones. Blending in together to mimic that shrimp look. Adding some yellow shading and highlight of white on top. Don’t forget the red tail. And then repeat it 50s something times. I worked late into the night and I don’t really want to talk about how long this took. For the leaves on top, I want to be a little bit more adventurous. So, I mixed these three glazed together. Never tried this combo before. I might be going a little bit crazy because how long the shrimps took. But are you ready to see the final result? I am speechless. The shrimps look a lot more realistic than I thought. They look so plump and juicy and reflect perfectly on the chrome glaze. Okay, now try to find a meal. 3 2 1. He’s right there climbing his way to the top. I feel like the top part didn’t come out to be exactly what I imagined to be, but I’m so happy with the result that I even did a little photo shoot with my friend Vanessa with this piece. come see it in person this weekend.
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I will be there, great work.
It look amazing good job
Oh wow! It turned out beautifully!
I didn’t know you were hosting an exhibit that’s amazing!! I’ll totally try to come by and see it
It’s beautiful! Wish I could go to ur exhibition
Turned out beautiful 🤍
I love how your nails even match your style sm 😻
So glad I followed this journey ❤❤❤ it looks amazing
would love to see it this weekend if i had the time 😔
Ahhh happy for you 💜💜💜💜
Love it!! Love the chrome 😮
Wow!🎉
oh my god this looks SO GORGEOUS
this is incredible!! you’re inspiring me big time for my own ceramics work
this is real ART ❤❤
the shrimp are so cute and the chrome looks just like metal! great work!!
The shrimps look amazing!!!! And I love how the chrome turned out!😊
ive never seen a chrome glaze before, looks really convincing! great job 🙂
woahhh my jaw dropped, that's gorgeous!!!
na thats wildly cool
It looks so beautiful! Such an art! ❤
i want to eat the shimps
that is STUNNING
Super 👍🍀
omg how pretty!!!
Wow, so well done!
Congratulations on the exhibition! The shrimps' color really accentuate how well you know your glazes, not an easy feat but you make it look so flawlessly!
27:10k is an inexplicable ratio
Girl that is STUNNINGGG
YOU HAVE A SON I THOUGHT U WHERE 19 (it’s ok to be teen mum)
Congratulations on the exhibition! Have a wonderful time! Continue to embrace the incredible talent and skills you have, and your work will continue being amplified 💜
What can it be used for?
As the child of a traditionally trained artisan potter, this brings me so much joy to watch, and the result is so pleasing!!!
Literally so gorgeous