Ceramic - Plate

This is the Lamp that I made in ceramics that won the Grand Prize.  I carved out  the flowers and petals so it's hollow around them and you can see to the back of the lamp.  The flowers and leaves are slightly upturned, with the edges painted in 24 ct gold.  The remainder of the vase was painted in a very soft ivory and then finished off with a special mother of pearl glaze.  I also made the lampshade out of some lovely apricot material and edged it with some double drop beads...although it took 6 months - it was worth it!