The genesis of a new design… challenged by a friend for a private commision, I was asked to place a favourite painting – my bright peacock – on a serving platter as a special 40th birthday present. Tricksy… I’ve never made transfer ware before but the result is eye-catching, especially when teamed with hand painted and sgraffitoed edgings. Think I’ll be making more of these little numbers!Finished articles.
Transfer placement on the twice fired earthen ware platter.
The original peacock painting.
Platters; Hand decorated and bisque fired and waiting for glaze and peacocks.