Thursday, April 3, 2014

{Ceramics 1} April 3, 2014

April 3, 2014

Focus:  Why do you paint in opposite directions when glazing?
            Answer:  To coat your bisqueware evenly.  Also, to avoid seeing brush strokes on your glaze surface.


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 two (2) things must you do before you put your glazed bisqueware on the Glazeware shelf?
Answer:  1. Dryfoot: wipe all glaze from bottom of pot and lid.  AND!  2. Check with teacher!