Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Pinching

We just started out Pinch Unit!  Students are making pinch pots with a foot for their first assignment.

Check out this link from Ceramic Arts Daily for information and photos on how to create large pinch pots!


Here is a great link that gives step by step instructions for making a simple pinch pot.
http://www.osartistsco-op.com/how_pinch.html

Ceramics 1 student creating a pinch pot mug...

Adding a foot...

Burnishing - rubbing a smooth object on your greenware to create a mirror-like finish.



Check out this link from Ceramic Arts Daily for more info about burnishing your pottery!
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/pottery-making-techniques/ceramic-decorating-techniques/make-your-pottery-shine-without-glaze-sumi-von-dassow-explains-the-basics-of-burnishing-pottery/