A tranquil and laid-back session this week. Geoff mixed stone coloured paint to match his previous batch and painted a new set of stoneware items. These could end up on the work benches or in the yard, for sale, delivery or collection.
New items comprised the pineapples for gate pier-tops. Apparently, these were often put on display by sea captains to announce their safe return from voyages of distance, and were to welcome visitors. They were also just used to display your wealth as pineapples were not cheap! The original design had leaves on the top, but we decided that they probably couldn't be chiselled and were cut off after printing.
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| Pineapples and urns. |
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| Lions! |
Looking into the workshops, Stephen thought a few tools might be required and, after looking at online photos, decided on some heavy-duty hammers out of plasticard and rodding. They are possibly too large, but in the gloom, next to an urn or lion, they might just give the right feel.
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| Hammers |
Having repaired and painted three figures that had reinforced pins in one leg, suitable locations were considered. The spot on the corner of the workshop building was given consideration and Stephen chose one having a peek down the road to the rear of the factory.
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| Ever feel you're being watched..... |
