Matt Layer 2

So I've had three classes since I last posted, and I've gotten a lot accomplished. We learned how to apply a 2nd layer of matt, which was really neat. By using oil based paint, both layers can be put on before firing it in the kiln. Fortunately, we didn't have to do that. Having to redo 2 layers in case of a mess up would have been awful. We just used the technique on top of our already fired base matt. We also started to cut the lead pieces for the 9 piece window, and put it together.

In today's class we started to matt our animal faces (which will replace the Madonna and child in the final product) and we saudered our 9 square window. I really don't like saudering. All the hard work I put into the window seems pointless when I can't get the seams to look neat. They are invariably lumpy and ridgy and scream "I don't know what I'm doing!" Oh well, with any luck people wont be looking at the seams.