Sometimes, I stack them free form into a rectangle for a loose wavy pattern.
The colors are hard to see before firing, but not after.
Sometimes, I roll and cut them into exact thicknesses for distinct stripes.
Apply a thin coating of colored slip between the layers to create a thin shadow.
I cut the patterned loaves by placing the loaf on a level surface between a pair of rulers. I pull the cutting wire towards me while resting it on the rulers to control the thickness of the slice.
For more options and information on coloring clay, look at the WORKSHOP pages of my site to find a class near you. If there isn't one, consider recommending my workshops to an Arts Center in your area.
