A simple plan turns fancy...

I started this bird bath with a plan

of keeping it simple so it

would be a lower price point 

item in my shop for people

that don't want to spend a lot.

 However as you can see I got into it and

it became a more elaborate piece.

I sculpted a clay branch with vines around it.

Then I began sculpting a little sparrow to sit on it.....

I have to hallow out the inside

 so that the walls of this piece are thinner,

and it does not explode in the kiln.

Isn't he Cute?

I wasn't sure how the branch would dry,

 with it being so delicate and detailed.

 So this was a experiment 

to see what would happen.

I attached the bird to the side

of the bowl and moved his

head sideways.  I also

added some little feet.

Ta Da!  all complete, and the

birds can stand on the branch to

get water.  It is now ready to dry.

It survived drying and the first firing fine.

  Now on to glazing.