Work flow
This year I’ve got more work than ever before and - so far - I’ve had the best work flow with a balance of production, experimentation and inspiration. Not much rest though…lucky me that I sleep like clock work.
This is me at my throwing wheel, making tall “Signe” vases.
The mirror is not only narcissism but an ergonomic worktool… It allows me to look at the profile of the object I’m working on without having to bend over to the side. I think I’ve trained my eyes and my hands to see and feel the shape, it’s such suttle changes that is needed for it to be just right or just slightly off. And sometimes the slightly off is just what is needed…
This is what the vases will look like when they have been turned, fired, glazed, fired, decorated and fired again…
07 Mar 2006 @ 00:16 ;
Lovely, your vases speak Spring!
Comment by Ulla — 07 Mar 2006 @ 00:32
I love seeing craftsmanship in process!
Comment by Henri-V, Tribunal of Good Taste — 07 Mar 2006 @ 00:39
Just beautiful. I really enjoy seeing the process of something being made, sometimes more even than the product. Great blog.
Comment by Jennifer — 07 Mar 2006 @ 01:00
So wonderful to see you at work Karin! I am SO glad to hear you are so busy and that word of your beautiful work is spreading far and wide….the new patterns and pieces are utterly beautiful and incredible desireable!! Yay for you …xx
Comment by Abigail — 07 Mar 2006 @ 01:09
Lovely photo’s of you working, you look so involved in the piece. I love the way you style your product photo’s, the vases look so perfect like that, so light and refreshing.
Comment by cally — 07 Mar 2006 @ 01:16
I just love your blog and your incredibly beautiful work. Such beautiful detail…it’s great to see how you work! best to you…
Comment by amy — 07 Mar 2006 @ 02:03
It’s so fab to see how you make them. I’m going to add these pictures to a post on my blog as soon as.
I love the way that you say that the mirror is ‘not only narcissism’ - if I had a mirror opposite me all day I’d be freaking out about my wrinkles or the state of my hair …
Comment by Paola — 07 Mar 2006 @ 02:15
oh fantastic! what an absolutely lovely post. i just adore seeing your work “in work” … thank you for sharing!! xo, mav
Comment by maria — 07 Mar 2006 @ 03:04
it is really nice to see how you work… and the vases are SO AMAZING!! thanks for sharing with us!
Comment by lisa s — 07 Mar 2006 @ 03:57
wow, karin at work. Love your vases, they are so beautiful.. thanks for sharing this.
Comment by imelda — 07 Mar 2006 @ 07:18
Thank you for showing us a glimpse into your studio life - fantastic inspiration and I admire your keeping to a schedule! As ever, your creations are bellisimo!
Comment by georgia — 07 Mar 2006 @ 09:01
They look great. I especially like the butterfly one!
Comment by Marieke — 07 Mar 2006 @ 11:14
and they look brilliant, those vases! you´re pieces are so romantic and special…i like them so much!
Oh, and very elegant way of activating the verification word, it annoys me so much in other people´s blogs!
Comment by chicadecanela — 07 Mar 2006 @ 11:18
The results of your work are so beautiful, even the process is very inspiring !
Comment by Maditi — 07 Mar 2006 @ 14:38
oh your vases. your beautiful beautiful vases.
will you be adding some of these to your etsy page? i’ve been eyeing the tealights for a while, however with spring promising it’s return, it’s whispering… vases.
vases for the tulips. and the roses. and tea cups too.
so beautiful karin… truely truely beautiful.
angela
Comment by angela — 07 Mar 2006 @ 16:07
Oh wow! They are soooo beautiful and amazing, Karin!! A few tulips in them or magenta roses…sigh in awe! Just beautiful!!!
xo
~t.
Comment by Tine — 07 Mar 2006 @ 23:34
I went to Rosendals on Sunday, and I visited the shop looking for a vase. Sadly there weren’t any
Comment by Strikkelise — 08 Mar 2006 @ 11:51
such great photos…so nice to see and hear more about the process. i was in nyc this weekend and saw your pieces at rare device. picked up a lovely tea bowl with flowers.
Comment by shari — 08 Mar 2006 @ 22:46
Karin,
What a truly inspiring and refreshing blog you have! And I love those vases
It’s great to find other creative people out there… I’ve added your blog to my Beauty is Withinblog. Keep up the great work!
~Maria Palma
The Runway Scoop
Beauty is Within
Comment by Maria Palma — 09 Mar 2006 @ 10:59
Those are amazing!
Comment by Agathe — 12 Mar 2006 @ 21:01