{"product_id":"heritage-legacy-plate","title":"Heritage Legacy Plate","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eArregods (Heritage)\u003cbr\u003eOg de to skall blive ett (And the two shall become one)\u003cbr\u003eLegat (Legacy)\u003cbr\u003eOg de ene skall blive mange (And the one shall become many)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions of the design are included in the online class and pattern packet.  Both versions are shown in the photos - an \"Old World\" style and a more contemporary look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes a special wooden article can inspire you to reach beyond yourself for a unique design. Such was the case here in decorating this plate. The design was begun on paper, but after doing several sketches in preparation for the \"dragon ring”, I knew that the only way I was going to be able to get the proper balance to the design on the curved surface was to “feel” my way through the development of the design units on the actual surface. A wedding couple was to be central theme joining to one large flower form. This would represent the beginning of the basic unit of society, the family. Now how to tie old belief and art into the more modern? The idea came to use the ring of dragons to symbolize the old (heritage) and the ring of Hallingdal flowers the “new” (legacy). But, I still had more feelings that I wanted to express.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI wanted to show the contribution of religious beliefs and use some other symbolism. The foundation of the frame is the twisting 3 dragons representing the trinity (remember the stave churches still included the dragons). The 3 flower forms grow from them and those flower forms are complete. This was the hardest part of the frame because the 3 forms needed to intertwine and flow into a more symmetrical arrangement as favored by the Hallingdal style. Flowers are symbolic of the endless succession of generations. This symbolism was very important to the total design concept. The 2 dragons on each side are not yet completely intertwined. They signify the beginning of the family and the flower form is only partially developed. The 2 small dragons and “half-flower” forms at the top represent children to come. They are the continuation of life but are not yet a reality. The smaller flowers fulfill the legacy symbolism - “and the one shall become many” as the flowers descend from actual forms to small dots gradually disappearing to “infinity”. This symbolism is carried to the outside of the bowl where the less significant surface is only briefly decorated with flowers in colors resembling stars in a midnight blue sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design was painted in such a way as to keep the wedding couple as the center of interest with the more complex and detailed frame in a symbolic ring shape as a purely highly decorative and symbolic celebration of life. The golden border around the top edge is again a golden ring or wedding band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe limited palette was essential. The use of too much color would have made the design overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBundle includes a beautiful 16\" Narrow Rim plate turned from basswood.  Jo Sonja chose to have her edge chip carved for the one shown in the photo however the plate is also beautifully done with the plain edge that is included with the bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"0\" class=\"gp-icon-list-wrapper gp-flex gp-child-item-gRi4yi781w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gp-g-paragraph-1 gp-text-left gp-icon-list-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental Video \u0026amp; Packet Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Instruction -\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes total, in 4 parts.  The supplemental video is designed to accompany the packet and covers the techniques used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Packet -\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 page full color printed booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo and Digital Packet -\u003c\/strong\u003e On-demand access anytime beginning immediately after your purchase.  Downloadable PDF resources including closeup photos, patterns and instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMediums:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTexture Paste\u003cbr\u003eKleister Medium\u003cbr\u003eRetarder\u003cbr\u003eCrackle Medium\u003cbr\u003ePolyurethane Varnish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJo Sonja's Matte Flow Acrylics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndia Red Oxide\u003cbr\u003eNorwegian Orange\u003cbr\u003eVermillion\u003cbr\u003eRaw Sienna\u003cbr\u003eYellow Oxide\u003cbr\u003eStorm Blue\u003cbr\u003eTeal Green\u003cbr\u003eSmoked Pearl\u003cbr\u003eCarbon Black\u003cbr\u003eRich Gold or Lustrous Gold\u003cbr\u003eSteel Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJo Sonja's Sure Touch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e#4 - 5 round brush:  Basic painting\u003cbr\u003e#2 Liner:  Fine details\u003cbr\u003e1\" flat:  Applying Retarder Medium\u003cbr\u003e3\/4 oval glaze:  Applying color glaze\u003cbr\u003e3\/4\" stippler or oval mop:  Blending out color glazes\u003cbr\u003e#4-8 filbert or flat:  Sideloading techniques, if preferred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Sonja's","offers":[{"title":"Print Packet Only","offer_id":46448953098497,"sku":"jp3439-packet","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Packet + Video","offer_id":46448953131265,"sku":"jp3439-Digital Only","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Packet + Video","offer_id":46448953164033,"sku":"jp3439-Print packet mailed","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Packet + Video +16\" Narrow Rim Plate","offer_id":46448953196801,"sku":"jp3439-bundle","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2673\/9992\/files\/HeritageLegacyPlate_front_brightversion2_c62b41e9-bad3-403f-9f53-a48450dd09ce.png?v=1794596958","url":"https:\/\/josonja.com\/products\/heritage-legacy-plate","provider":"Jo Sonja's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}