This week I decided to try out a new form.
Cheese boards... but can you really call it a "board" when it's made out of clay?
They are obviously very simple to make. My only problem was that I underestimated the amount of clay I needed. The one in the photo is smaller than I would have liked. The subsequent ones are the size of the bat. The first one I made was way too thin. They need to be hefty because the idea is that you can warm the "board" in the oven and place a slice of brie on it or chill the "board" and serve cheese and fruit. They will also make good trivets.
I will admit that I wanted to make these because I want one for myself. I rarely make things that I want to keep but we are cheese lovers and I know I can put it to good use.
"Cousins in Clay" continues today with a potters potluck at noon and demonstrations by guest "cousin" Dan Anderson from 1:30 - 2:30. Jeff will head over there this afternoon, while I keep the gallery open.
Happy Sunday to all. I hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Nice piece. Is the hole sized to hold a cup? Seems like Seagrove has weekends several times a month. Hope they do well.
ReplyDeleteDennis- the hole is just place to put your finger/thumb when carrying. They are too large and heavy to use as one of those cup holder/buffet type thingys.
ReplyDeletebest of all is your stunning leaf deco :)
ReplyDeleteNice stand of bamboo! I thought the hole was for hanging on the wall...... as the humid weather hits was a great idea to chill a cheese board! beautiful carving too!
ReplyDeleteand love the tumbler!
I love the cheese board idea. It's brilliant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous that you got to go to "cousins in clay." It looked like they had some great pots.
I saw some of these cheese boards on a website the other day, what a great idea, I might have to have one, we eat ALOT of cheese!
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