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| 1. A large pinch pot is shaped by hand and several coils of clay are added and blended into the pot. | 2. The bottom of the head is pressed out from the inside of the pot and several more layers of coils are added. |
3. Eyes are carved into the piece and a nose line is scored. The pot is left to firm overnight. | 4. Ears are shaped and fixed into position and a mane slab is rolled out and added |
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5. Side view showing mane at the rear and a small slab section on the front. |
6. Intricate stripe patterns are scored on to the vessel. Pot is now left to dry out very slowly for several weeks. | 7. After a bisque firing up to 1000 degrees in an electric kiln, the zebra is painted in stoneware glazes and stains. | 8. The zebra is finally fired to 1260 degrees.Each piece can take about 3 - 4 weeks to complete. |