Thursday, February 20, 2014

{Ceramics 1} February 20, 2014

February 20, 2014
Focus:  Write down the requirements for the Symmetrical Pinch Pot

1. The same all the way around (think symmetry). Rim will look like circle.
2. Walls need to be ¼ of an inch thick.
3. Rim should be flat and free of cracks.
4. Surface of pot should be smooth.
5. Round bottom on pot.
6. Foot on pot.
7. Need a lid with lid topper.

Objectives for today:


1. Continue to recycle clay, as needed.

2. Continue to wedge clay, as needed.

3. Make practice pinch pots.

4. Begin Pinch Pot Unit.
Closure:  Write down requirements for Organic Pinch Pot.

1. Walls need to be ¼ of an inch thick.

     2. Rim should be flat and free of cracks.
3. Surface of pot should be smooth.
4. Round bottom on pot.
5. Foot on pot.
6. Needs to have an organic shape