Unit 3

Coil Pot

This project I found difficult as I had to find different designs and had to make sure they stayed in place. I started off by getting some ideas from others I had seen around the room. I just started to make little random things to put on, it then all came together. For the top I braided 3 pieces of clay which I found fun and it turned out well. When I saw gaps in between the big swirls I decided to put little balls in between them to fill in the space and add some more pattern. ON the inside I smoothed everything out. I then chose to do a pattern with my colors so it looked somewhat interesting. This task was time consuming but it was fun to create different types of patterns and add them to a clay piece.

Slab Slump Mold

This project was a slab mold. We had to mold our clay onto something such as a bowl or plastic cup. I chose to do a bowl. I started out by wedging my clay then rolling it out on the slab roller. Once my clay was nice and long. I set that aside and grabbed my bowl. For this i used a plastic bag over my bowl so I could easily get the clay off of it when I was finished, otherwise without the bag it would have stuck to the bowl. I fit my clay to the bowl then cut around it to shape it. Once I was happy with it I let it bone dry. I then took it off of the mold and fired it. I then decided to glaze a pattern on it. Next time I would definitely neaten up my bowl before firing it as there are bumps and mistakes on the rim of the bowl. I am happy with my simple pattern although I should have used a smaller paintbrush. I like the colors I chose but was expecting a more softer green. I would do this again and neaten up my bowl so it looks more presentable.

Sgrafifto

This project was a fun one. I wasn't too sure on what design to do when carving it out, but I saw something on Pinterest and went with vine sort of things. I first had to paint it with the right amount of coats so that the full cup was covered. I then let it dry for a little bit. Once that was done I started to carve out using a needing tool. I went over it a few times so that the lines were right and neat. If I was to do this project again I would definitely come up with a better design and try to challenge myself. I do still like the simpleness to it but next time I will do a picture or something like that.

Slab structure darts

For the darts I found this project hard and time consuming. I watched the video on how to do it but the bottom of it is a bit wonky. I started off by rolling out my clay then cutting it into a rectangle. I then joined them together to make a cylinder. I then had to do the base which I found hard. I had trouble getting the base straight as it is in the video. I think I was pressing too hard and adding too much water to smooth it out. So that is why the bottom is a bit unstable. I then chose to do a simple design, hearts. I used a paintbrush to paint the hearts and I chose a soft color for the background. If I was to do this project again I would take my time and not try and rush to get it done because that is when I do not do my best.

Relief carving revisited

This project I was stuck for ideas. I looked on pinterest and came across something that looked good and interesting. I started off by making my tile base. I then rolled individual balls and squashed them down making them look like bubbles. I scored and slipped each one of them on. Trying to get all different sizes. I used a paintbrush to smooth out the clay by dipping it in water. This made it easier to smooth out my clay and make it look nice. I then carved out a little design on each of the bubbles making them try and look different. I found that a bit tricky as the bubbles were small and I was trying to come up with different designs. Overall, I think I could have done better on the presentation but I need to start thinking of things to do before I get to class, so I'm not stuck wondering what to do and rush it.