Little cat in a new home

Stella from Greece sent me a note that she received my little cat.
You can read all about little package on her blog.

Stella, I'm glad, that you like my cat :) I keep my fingers crossed
for you, that some day you'll get the real one.

And little cat goes to...?

Thank you all for your nice comments :)
It was a pleasure to read them.
And the winner is Stella. Congratulations!
Stella please send me your address on my mail.

Little cat sculpture & giveaway

This summer was a cat summer for me, because I've made so many cats :)
They are made in actual size, but our dog doesn't chase them.

Today I prepared a tutorial for you:

You need: piece of clay or air drying clay like DAS clay,
potter's needle or toothstick, brush and slip.

Roll out cone-like shape.

Roll out another thiner coil and spheres like on picture.

Shape the biggest sphere into the cat's head.

Score and slip the head and the upper part of the body.

Score and slip the tail and attach it to the body.

Split one of little spheres. This will be cat's feet.
Score, slip and attach them to the body.

Other two little spheres flatten a bit and attach it on the face.

Make the eyes with the other side of  the paintbrush.

Make tiny eye-balls and  nose.

Attach them to the face.

Draw the mustache with a needle.

And our little cat is finished.
This is how it looks from the front side,

and the back side.

The hole in the bottom will prevent the cat from cracking
during drying process.

This is how it looks like after drying, bisque and glaze process.

I decided to give away this cat to one of my blog followers (old and new ones).
Leave a comment on this post and I will pick a random lucky winner next sathurday.

And the little jar goes to...

Thank you all who came to visit me and thank you all for  nice comments.
I put all your comments in a wooden vessel and the winner is...

Anja from The sky from my window

Congratulations!

Anja, please email  me your posting address to:  tika.ceramics@gmail.com

Thank you everyone!

Giveaway

The time has come, when days are short and nights are long. Maybe that's why we look back and think about what we did and achieved in last year. We are grateful for all blessings and good things and we are looking forward with hope and  wishes for the New Year.

The time has come, when we give presents to the people we love.

This year is special for me, because I start writing my blog. I was afraid, because English is not the language I speak well, but I struggle and forgive me all mistakes. I am really happy for all of you, who come and read my blog and really grateful for all of you who take time and write a comment. THANK YOU!

I have a little present for you.

It's a little multi-purpose jar. You can fill it with candies or store a garlic in the kitchen or  lit a candle in it. If you are up for it, please leave your comment below. You have time till  18th of December and I'll announce a winner on the next day post.