I decided I wanted to create a nature theme for my lidded vessel. This my first time doing a wood texture, and it's actually a lot of fun! I rolled a slab of clay around a cylinder and then began carving. I made deep grooves and thin, shallow grooves. I then constructed a vine and added some flowers. After this piece was fired, I layered many brown colors, both dark and light. Dry brushing helped the most in making this look realistic. I finished by adding colors to the flowers. I'm really happy with how this turned out!
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