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RERAMIC STUDIO 
table service and here must be considered not only the effect 
of the single piece, but of a number of pieces upon each 
other. 
Mrs. Safford's arrangements of the grape motif on 
page 62 of the July number are interesting examples of 
rhythm and balance, coupled with a decorative or semi- 
naturalistic treatment. An orderly and most pleasing 
arrangement may be obtained by a repetition of one such 
motif. 
Border decorations are particularly appropriate to 
plates. A pleasing compromise in borders is a combina- 
tion of the abstract design with a delicate suggestion of 
flowers in the background. The design tends to hold 
the flowers in place, and the effect of the whole is orderly. 
Let us then at least make our decorations more orderly 
in arrangement and more decorative in treatment, even 
though preserving entirely the identity of the motif. 
So far, we have considered the decoration of objects 
of use. There is also a class known as objects of art. Here 
the article should be judged from the standpoint of beauty 
alone, utility not being considered. Room for interest- 
ing experiment thus is afforded in new adaptations and 
applications, the same principles being carefully observed, 
for, while art is long, it is also broad, and classifications 
will multiply to make room for successful experiment. 
Considering the illustrations in this number, this 
article is not likely to be construed as an argument in 
favor of the naturalistic as opposed to the conventional 
in decoration, rather is it intended to encourage and make 
room for the conscientious student, who, while not entirely 
in sympathy with the purely conventional, is nevertheless 
open to conviction. The desire to make something beau- 
tiful is innate, and no effort in this direction should be 
discouraged, but instead, directed with patience and 
charity past the mile-stones which mark the development 
of taste and judgment. 
Henrietta Barclay Paist 
PLATE AND TILE-FISH MOTIF 
After placing the design, tint all over with Grey Green, 
outline with Black and fire. Lay a wash of Grey Green 
over the finish and make the bodies a tone darker by dry 
dusting with same color. 
The outline is so strong as to suggest a path around 
the design, this will need a second painting, to strengthen 
and make it uniform; clean out the eyes and fire. The 
effect is heightened by a wash of Dark Red or Yellow 
Green lustre over the whole. 
The panels, same motif, are problems in rhythm and 
balance. The color and treatment same as for plate and tile. 
FISH PLATE— HENRIETTA BARCLAY PAIST 
