I really ended up liking the process of making my tray and bowl. I found that it was very easy in order to make that shape, since you just have to lay the clay over it. It did tend to stick to it a little bit, but if you wrapped the bowl or tray with paper, it would help it not stick as much. I think in the future I will be using this method, because it makes things a lot quicker and easier!
I didn't end up using an underglaze on my pieces, but from looking at other pieces that have used it, I think it turns out really cool! I will be using it in the future!
I think overall, my pieces did come out very successful. I ended up liking both of them. They had the exact shape that I wanted and I loved the texture I used on both of them. If I were to change something, I would maybe put a design on the outside of the bowl, or use underglaze on the tray. All my pieces I have made have always been simple, and painted one color, so I think using more colors and designs will look better on any other pieces I will be creating.