My most recent glaze firing included a new bird, my interpretation of a Blue-footed Booby from Galapagos.

This little Picasa album shows some of the process of putting this guy together. I chose to use the different colour of his back feathers to make a handle and to increase the volume of liquid this jug could hold.

https://picasaweb.google.com/112208740085943894765/BlueFootedBoobyJug

I had such fun assembling him. The concentration required is so satisfying, and later, the painting and finishing bring a smile to my face. I hope others will enjoy him too. I think I’ll keep him here in my collection for the time being.

If you have an extraordinary bird you think I should try to adapt to being a jug, teapot or some sort of vase then send me a picture!