Cherry Blossom and Leaf Bowls

This is a great way to make a unique slab bowl using a drape mold (don’t have a drape mold then check out our two classes that teach you how to make one). I love Cherry Blossoms for Spring and Leaves for Autumn. Once you know how to make these bowls you can take the skills you learned here and go further with this idea by making snowflake bowls for Winter, egg bowls for Easter, there are endless options for your creativity! This project is suited for all ages and skill levels!
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Tools & Materials

3/8” thick Clay slabs, from your favorite clay, about 4 lbs
Cherry Blossom Template
Leaf or any shape cookie cutter
Flexible ribs of choice, I prefer the large yellow and small red Mud Tools
Clay Knife, I love the Dolan 220S clay knife
Drape or hump mold,
½” thick strip of wood(slab thickness strips work great for this)
Color/Clay Shaper
Cutting wire
Work Board, Canvas or slab mat to work on
Serrated Rib
Sponge
Water
Slip or Magic Water*
Rolling Pin or Slab Roller
Slab Thickness Strips
Kiln, your own or access to one
Brushes of Choice

Glazes Used
Cherry Blossom Bowl: Georgie’s Autumn Foliage Pigment with Georgie’s Satin Clear
Leaf Bowl: Amaco Celadons in Marigold, Wasabi and Tangelo