Unit 2

Unit 1

Cut pinchpot

Plan:

Make a ball, push thumb inside of ball, pinch to create a pot, smooth out top and cut the whole thing in half with a wire cutter.

Reflection:

It did not gos as planned, the edges were not very even and it was more square-shaped than circular. If I were to do this again, I would have used water and a rib to smooth the inside and done a better job of smoothing top.

Under glaze map painting

My plan was to use the slab roller to make a flat surface for painting, then I would paint.

Relfection:

The glazing went very well; it was quite straightforward. I also carved into the piece to make rough outlines to paint into for later, which not only helped with planning but also with staying within the lines.

The part that did not go well was flattening the clay. I often made it too wet to the point where it tore apart after being lifted off the slab roller. If I were to do it again, I would likely cut the piece into a square and wedge it more.

Pinchpot

Plan:

Same as previous, just without cutting it in half with a wire cutter.

Reflection:

It went well, I did a much better job of smoothing the inside, but the lip was still really uneven. I think next time I would try and stabilize my arm better when spinning the pot and cutting with a knife.