Unit 3
Name/Photos
Process
Slab Slump Mold
Coil Vase
Sgrafifto (in progress)
Slab Structure Darts
Choice Projects
For the Slab Slump Mold, I started by finding a bowl that I could mold the clay into. Then I pressed the clay evenly into the bowl, making sure to smooth out the inside so when it dries, it looks like the bowl I used to mold the clay. Once it dried, I put it on the wheel and trimmed the edges to make it smooth.
For the coil vase I started with making a strong base for the coils, then started rolling them up in different patterns. After I laid the coil on the base, I would smooth the inside to make it a usable vase.
For my sgraffito project, I started by using the kick wheel to make a bowl. Once I finished the bowl, I let it slightly dry. After it dried, I got a needle tool and started to scratch in a design on my bowl. It did not turn out as visible as I hoped, but I still felt good about my design.
For my slab structure, I started by making a big slab on the roller. Then, I shaped it into the form to create a darted cup. After that, I molded it together into a cup and used water to slip and score all the sides together. Once it got fired once, I put clear glaze on it to give it the final product.