Pinch pots. That is what we worked on today. It is really simple. Even YOU can do it.
I took about 1 lb. of clay and made it into a ball. Then I stuck my thumb in the center as far down as I could. Then with my thumb in that hole it was a simple matter of pinching the clay to form the sides of a bowl. It really is that simple. By pinching around and around a bowl is finally formed.
Now is when you decide what shape you want your bowl. The shape is controlled by how you pinch. By pinching with a lifting motion your bowl will elongate up. By pinching up and out your bowl will start to flair out.
Do you simply want a bowl like a cereal bowl found in your cupboard or more of a drinking glass? Your chose.
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| Instructor made |
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| Instructor made - cute |
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| Student made |
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| Mine - the neck WAS 2 inches longer then I moved it. A mutant giraffe. |
Maybe you want to be a bit more creative.
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| A mirror I created for Cindy. NOT a POT. |
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