Use a fine, sable watercolour brush and add one colour at a time to build up to final picture. For those who have taken any watercolour or oil painting classes, same techniques apply going from light to dark.

Firing and Glazes

Now it’s time to put it in oven and wait for glorious results. Be aware that fumes from firing are deadly, so extreme caution must be used to avoid gas poisoning. After firing it with colors painted on (4 times), apply glaze on top and use a wet sponge to wipe off any drips at bottom of piece. A clear glaze can be used or a mother of pearl luster adds depth and brilliance. I usually paint on 22K gold luster to edges, using a fine brush, however this can be very expensive – a 10 gram bottle is $270.

Attachments

It goes without saying that hypo-allergenic metal is only kind to use for attachments, especially earrings, for health reasons. Always apply your attachments after final firing. The best glue to use for brooches is Goop Houseware Glue. It takes 24 hours to cure.

Support and Reading

Making pottery alone in my studio is very therapeutic and relaxing for me, I can get very absorbed in process. However, for those who prefer to learn and exchange ideas in a group situation check out Potters Guild of BC at www.bcpotters.com . You will find workshops, networking opportunities and discussion board, all very helpful for those starting out.

A great magazine filled with pictures, articles, contests and suggested reading is Ceramics Monthly. Many potters send in tips they’ve learned along way and it’s a good magazine to see some incredible pieces. This is meant to inspire, by way. Be patient, keep practicing and before long you will be presenting friends and family with your beautiful treasured creations for many special occasions to come.

Digital sheet music is available for a wide variety of genres, so if you're playing on your own, you won't have any restrictions on type of music you work on. There is certainly a great deal of classical sheet music - violin and other stringed instruments similarly, available online, and you might want to try some of pieces that are considered great classics. If they are really not your preferred style, however, you can find anything from pop to jazz to bluegrass fiddle parts.

Some of most popular selections of sheet music - violin are, in fact, for pop and rock songs. Take, for example, Dave Matthews Band, who gave a global fan base for their unique sound which prominently features violin. If you want to learn Boyd Tinsley's parts, you can search Internet for legitimate copies of sheet music to purchase.

Another time when it can be great to have option to find sheet music – violin online is if you are listening to a piece and you want to be able to refer to score. Even someone who can't play Sibelius violin concerto himself may be able to read or understand a musical score well enough to benefit from looking at music while listening to piece. This can enrich listening experience of anyone with a musical background, as well as helping you build your own reading ability in ways that ultimately benefit your playing.