I made a run to the supply store yesterday for a $2 item and walked out with $50 in glazes – typical Lisa. However, I am very happy to share the color palette for the thread collection that I’m developing right now. The exterior is unglazed, polished porcelain  (it has a lovely stone-like texture and heft) with an interior pop of glossy color. I’m currently running a mind-numbing amount of  frustrating tests to braid strands of thin porcelain to embellish the exteriors — hence the “thread” name. Without further adieu, here is the color family:

(L to R: french grey, ochre, seafoam, and clear crackle)

Expect to see the first glimpses of color in a few weeks, once my next batch of work makes it through the kiln cycles. I’m alomost ready for a bisque fire now…Currently obsessed with things in miniature, I’ve been producing tiny pitchers (proudly standing a 2 inches in height and .75 inches in diameter). They are completely irresistable. I’ve also been toying with a few more pieces that have tapered legs like my new tripod pleated bowl. I think I need to make some plant pots with little feet.