Wednesday, April 2, 2014

{Ceramics 1} April 2, 2014

Focus:  Pinholes--Small holes in your glaze surface caused by dust and rapid cooling.

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. 

8. Glaze your bisqueware.

Closure:  What should you always do before glazing your pieces?
               Answer:  Rinse the dust off your bisqueware before you glaze!