Faces and hessian in clay

Having been to see Sarah Purvey I got loads of ideas and since then I've done lots of experiments and I think I've almost come to a conclusion.

I really really liked the imprint of the hessian on the clay, it made the faces stand out really nicely and really made the most of the texture by complimenting the texture of the stitch.

I think the coiling idea has run it's course as well, though i'll have to talk that one over. I like the idea of making big slab pots in a mould, as that would allow me to got at deeper impression of the stitch and hessian.

Anyway here they are, Grandpa Holmes is looking pleasingly grumpy as ever!