Tealight Swans

[zenzizenzizenzic]

These swans were inspired by a pair I saw in an antique shop. I took a photo of the antique ones on my mobile phone but didn’t use them as reference when I was making them in my pottery class (forgot to bring phone with me) so they have turned out in more of my own style than if I had looked at the photo.







They started out as pinch pots and are all made in one piece from earthenware clay. After the first firing I dipped them in white and used underglaze paints for the details before glazing. I haven’t tried them out with tealight candles in yet but that is my main idea for their use, in the darker months at least. A lady in my class suggested growing little plants in them or mini flower arrangements (I can’t quite remember which).

The orginals: not the best photo, taken on a phone and stretching over chairs in front.

[jcorn]

I love that you forgot the picture, so they took on your own personality    So graceful.  They would look beautiful with the candles, the plants, or the flowers!!

[NH822]

these are beautiful!  I admire your skills!

[littlewrenpottery]

Very sweet, I'm sure they'll make a great gift!

[MissingWillow]

These are really pretty!

[lamantin]

Those are adorable! And I think I prefer them to the inspiration.