Carol's Carousel Creations

I recently shared a video on our Facebook page that showed an artist demonstrating a decorating technique called slip trailing. This is a still clip from that video. Doing some research brought up several videos on U-Tube that show us how to do it. I am unable to share those here but you can Google “U-tube slip trailing”.

Slip trailing is the application of slip, which is clay mixed with water, to a clay surface using a bottle or other flexible vessel with a pointed tip. Unlike applying slip with brushwork, slip trailing involves a thicker, more fluid application, which can be used to created beautiful lines and raised textures.

If you simply Google slip trailing you will find pictured a lot of pieces that have been slip trailed. It appears here that different colors of slip have been applied and that a base color was applied first in some cases. Since this is done on greenware, I would assume that we need Cover Coats underglaze for the base color.

You can draw your own designs, trace patterns or stencils, or use silkscreens. Remember to  keep the design simple as you are “painting” with a bottle of slip.
So, who wants to give it a try?

Carol’s Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

And there is always something new to learn!

This page is where all the teddy bears gather, over eighty of them! It includes seasonal bears as well as others, but NOT wildlife bears. For those, see Native American Indians and Noah’s Ark.

There are also quite a few ornaments with bears which will be found in Alberta Ornament Collection, Cookie-Cutter Ornaments, and Assorted Ornaments. And see Carousels  for carousel animals that are bears.

[Note: this page is not new but it is completely redone with photos, descriptions, and prices on most items. There are lots that have not yet been poured, not updates will be made as available.] To see the page follow this link: The Bear Essentials

Carol’s Carousel
Where having Fun is why we come!

So come check out our updated catalog
and see how you can have more fun!

Today I added a page about our Jamar Mallory doll molds, a division of Alberta. These dolls are used for lace draping. Here’s the link Alberta Dolls 

Check it out and let me know if you would like a workshop on how to do this. One of our colleagues is interested and has done this before. It can be done with regular ceramic slip or porcelain slip, the latter being very costly. There are several different sizes, although we may not have all the “parts” for all the sizes. 

Carol’s Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

August posters were just put up in the last entry.

Here is the calendar for the rest of the year. Dates and projects are tentative this far in advance. The file is available as a Word docx upon request.

Open classes are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday unless noted Closed. If there is a workshop scheduled and you don’t want to participate, you can still come and work on your own pieces. If the workshop is full we can set you up at a table in the other room.

Carol’s Carousel
Where having FUN is why we come!

So make some plans for holiday gifts and decorations.
Get a group together and plan your own project.

Afternoon classes, birthday parties, showers
and special group workshops are all available .

And don’t forget about the Party Van
(where we bring the party to you).

Here are the posters for the upcoming August workshops.

Carol’s Carousel
Where having FUN is why we come!

So come, bring your friends, bring your kids.
And be sure to register for the workshops
so we have enough pieces ready to paint.

Today I finished up and published a new catalog page called “Foundations”. Check it out here: Foundations

This page includes more than sixty “Foundations” or bases that can be used for supporting a variety of projects. They are round, square, soft, and wood.
The page includes some for scenes because it looks like they can be used with other figures.

Same with music box bases. However,  bases for the Christmas trees are included with the trees.

You will need a base for making lamps and music boxes, and may want to mount small items on a base rather than setting them precariously on a shelf.

Many of these pieces have not been measured, poured, or priced. This page will be updated as that is done. You may, however, inquire about any base and we will pull the mold for you.

Next week’s schedule

• tonight we have another Soaring Kites workshop for anyone interested
• Friday, August 3rd Kids Krafts @ 6:00 — Unicorns and Princesses, silkscreens on a plate
• Saturday, August 4th Date Night Sip & Paint @ 6:00 — Beer Steins
• Sunday, August 5th Workshop Week — Sand Painting

Carol’s Carousel
Where having Fun is why we come!

Bring your girls on Friday.
Find a date for Saturday night.
Tell your friends about our workshops.

When I added the new samples to the Cartoon Corner page yesterday, I discovered that the pictures were outdated and descriptions were missing. So today I spent several hours redoing the page with all new pictures and descriptions. Check it out Cartoon Corner.

Oh yes, I also painted Teddi Barra this morning and added her to the collection. She is the singer in the Country Bear Jamboree. We have four characters — still have to paint Big Al!

Carol’s Carousel
Where having Fun is why we come!

That’s all folks!

New Samples

Today I added these to the Cartoon Corner collection. To see others click here Cartoon Corner

Finished Disney pieces are NOT for sale. However, you can paint your own either here in the studio or at home for your own use (or to give as gifts). Bisque is $10. We occasionally have workshops that feature the cartoon characters.  However, there are 56 items in this category and we cannot have all of them ready on the shelf. Please preorder what you want.

Upcoming Workshops

• Friday, July 27th repeat of the Soaring Kites WS
• Friday, August 3rd, Kids Krafts Unicorns & Princesses
• Saturday, August 4th, Date Night with Beer Steins
• Sunday, August 5th, Sand-Painting WS
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday (6, 8, 10) Sand-Painting WS

Other posters will be added when available. Events have been created for some so check it out on Facebook.

Carol’s Carousel
Where having FUN is why we come!

Watch for
Workshops bi-monthly on Sundays (also M-W-F)
Kids Krafts workshops bi-monthly on Fridays
Date Night the First Saturday of each month

REMINDER: Soaring Kites WS this week. We have this serving plate (or trivet) and also some “framed” serving plates the same size.
REMEMBER: This is not about the product you make, but about learning several new techniques that you can use on other pieces.
REGISTER: Sunday afternoon plus Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings during regular Open Class.. If this doesn’t work for you let me know. We can always do an afternoon session or even next Sunday.

Carol’s Carousel
Where having FUN is why we come!

Hope to see you this week!
You’ll learn a lot and be glad you came.

P.S. Tweens and Teens can do this —
it’s an easy project, so bring them along.

Covered Up

This page has containers, boxes, jar lid covers and other things with lids. Casseroles, canisters, jugs, and covered beer steins are on other pages. (74 items)

Again I ask for your help with proofreading. Many of our boxes have not yet been poured but we are working on it.

Check it out here: Covered Up

Carol’s Carousel
Where having FUN is why we come!

So check out our collection of ceramic boxes.
They make great gifts and you can
always tuck a little something inside.