Showing posts with label pinching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pinching. Show all posts

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/