Semester 2 Final
I love making cakes, and I have always loved decorating them and making them look as pretty as possible. So when I had the idea to make a cake stand that would be as pretty as my cakes, I decided that it would be perfect for my final.
Plan:
I decided to make the base of the cake stand first, as that is the pillar of the whole thing. I did this by making a log and tapering the top to be slightly skinnier. I then formed all different types of flowers around this. Next, I hollowed this log out to make it lighter. For the top of the cake stand, I rolled out a slab and traced a pie pan to make a nicely sized circle. I decided to add a ruffled edge, then attached the top to the base. I then underglazed it all in nice pinks, reds, and floral colors.
Base with flowers
Base attatched to top
Cake stand after first firing
Reflection:
I feel as though everything went to plan with this piece. I was scared that it might crack or warp, but it all stayed perfect through the firings. I am very happy with how the coloring and overall look turned out, as it all looks like how I imagined it would. I do not think that there is anything I would have done differently if I were to do it again.
Final Piece
Has not been through the second firing yet.