Here we continue to work on our tree by laying in some leaf work. These leafs are painted in four different colors, utilizing four different vehicles (lavender oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and water). As the first firing (the branches) come out of the kiln, and another run goes in, the first run is painted in this manner. As the second branch run is removed and the third and final branch run is begun, the second run will be "leafed in". The panel is really beginning to take shape at this time. It is really exciting to see the separate pieces go in and out of the kiln.