3. Botanical Imprinted Wall Sconce
What This Idea Means
A botanical wall sconce blends nature with home decor. It forms a hanging ceramic pocket designed to hold dried flowers, propagation cuttings, or small air plants.
How to Make It
- Roll out a large, smooth slab of clay.
- Press fresh fern fronds, eucalyptus stems, or lace gently into the surface with a rolling pin, then carefully lift them out.
- Cut a flat backboard plate and a curved front pocket piece.
- Score and slip the outer curve of the pocket to the backboard plate.
- Punch a sturdy hanging hole near the top of the backboard before the clay dries.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Make the hanging hole slightly larger than needed, as clay shrinks during drying and firing.
- Variation: Oxide washes emphasize the delicate leaf details within the botanical impressions.