Tuesday, April 1, 2014

{Ceramics 1} April 1, 2014

April 1, 2014


Focus: Dry footing-wiping the glaze from the bottom of your pot.

Objectives for today:
1. Continue to recycle clay, as needed.
2. Continue to wedge clay, as needed.
3. Work on Pinch Pot Unit.
4. Add foot and burnish pots.
5. Create lid, flange and lid topper (pull).
6. Work on clay pinch pot rattle.
7. Begin working on Coil Pot.

Closure:  List the steps for glazing your pottery.

Answer: 
1.  Rinse off pot in sink to remove dust.
2.  Rinse off and dry glaze brush before using.
3.  Brush on 3 coats of glaze going in a different direction with each coat.
4.  Dryfoot your pot: wipe the glaze off the bottom of your pot.
5.  Check with me and place on Glazeware shelf.