Family Project

I was exempted from this project because I was still working on my large slab construction at the time.

Project of Choice #3

For my third project of choice, I made a mini coil pot. Since my very first coil pot was sort of a mess I decided to give it another try. This time I tried to keep the coils even and made sure not to let the coils droop as I stacked them. I could of possibly smoothed it out a bit more, but this is how it turned out.

Project of Choice #2

For my second project of choice, I created what I like to call a pentagon pot. The pot is completely constructed by geometric pentagon shapes. I was inspired by pictures on google of geometric  terrariums ,which are sealed transparent globes or a similar container in which plants are grown. Terrariums are typically made of glass, so I decide to try and form one out of clay.

Project of Choice #1

For my first project of choice, I decided to make a box with a lid. I originally wanted to make coasters with some detailed designs ,but I ended up making it into a box to ensure that the project was three dimensional. On each side of the box there are textured detailed designs of different landscapes. I created these designs with a ruler and a needle tool, I also free-handed some designs from my sketches.

Large Slab Construction

For my large slab construction, I choose to make a barn. There is no particular reason I  decided to create a barn, I just wanted to build some sort of house like structure. I carved my windows and  door, as well as texture with a needle tool.  Once fired, I glazed and filled in the windows and door.

Small Slab Construction

For my small slab construction, I made a little square box.This was the first slab construction I did in this class, so since I was still learning I kept it simple. Once fired, I glazed the box bright yellow and orange, and I use it to store hair ties in my room.

Planet Rattle (Hallow Self Portrait)

For my hallow self portrait , I created a planet rattle.This project reflects me because, I love the galaxy and cool dark colors. I have always been fascinated by space and the galaxy ,so I made my rattle inspired by space,which in-turn represents me.

5 Techniques Project

This piece displays 5 different surface techniques that add detail to projects. The 5 Techniques are called Mishima, Sgrafitto, Impress Texture,Slip Trailing,and  Sprigging. Mishima is when you carve a design in your clay,then fill it in with glaze. Sgrafitto is when you add layers of under glaze to your clay and carve designs through the surface of the dried glaze. Impress Texture is when you use a desired object with texture,then press it into soft clay to leave an impression of that object. Slip Trailing involves filling a syringe with wet slip or glaze and creating a design on the surface. Sprigging  is when you create smaller pieces of clay to attach to a larger piece of clay for additional detail.
I was inspired by an image I found on google,that's why I decided to try and create a plate like piece. For sprigging I chose to attach small  round balls  around the edge of my plate. For Mishima I scratched a snow flake like design into the center of the plate and filled in the line with dark  blue under glaze. For Impressed texture I pressed a patterned stencil into the outside edge of the plate,then went over  it with yellow under glaze.I displayed Sgraffito using light blue under glaze and then I scratched  some wavy lines into  the surface of the glaze. For slip trailing I used the same dark blue glaze and I lined the edge of my Sgraffito design. One thing I could have done differently is my impressed texture,I waited to long to do my pressed texture because I was busy with all  the other techniques.By the time I got to the impressed texture my clay was already leather hard and it was pretty difficult to make a defined design.

Mishima, Sgraffito, Sprigging, Slip Trailing, and Impressed Texture

Mishima- Involves carving a pattern or decoration on the surface of clay then going back to fill in the carvings with glaze. Finally the excess clay is removed to create a cleaner and clearer design.

Sgrafitto-Involves using leather hard clay coated in glaze,and then scratched on the surface to reveal a layer underneath.

Sprigging- A technique for decorating and enhancing pottery detail by creating a vessel, then making other pieces to attach to that vessel before firing.

Slip Trailing- A technique using slip or underglaze to create decorative designs on the surface of the clay.

Impressed Texture- A technique that indents a design or textures into soft clay by pressing different shaped objects into it. Ex: coin, leaf, or lace