Three Cups
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How do you create a cup with clay?
What are some glazing techniques we can use?
What is function and why is it important to consider when making pottery?
How can we increase craftsmanship and how does this apply to life in general?
How do you create a cup with clay?
What are some glazing techniques we can use?
What is function and why is it important to consider when making pottery?
How can we increase craftsmanship and how does this apply to life in general?
WHY?
Technical Skills:
Practice following complex multi-step procedures
Slab building techniques
Glaze techniques
Potters Wheel
Art Concept:
Understand the concept of function and
how that changes the work we make
Life:
Increase craftsmanship which
will increase our ability to focus on details
(can apply to everything we do, not just ceramics)
Make some money :)
Technical Skills:
Practice following complex multi-step procedures
Slab building techniques
Glaze techniques
Potters Wheel
Art Concept:
Understand the concept of function and
how that changes the work we make
Life:
Increase craftsmanship which
will increase our ability to focus on details
(can apply to everything we do, not just ceramics)
Make some money :)
ASSIGNMENTCreate 3 functional ceramic cups. With each cup you will learn a glazing decoration to go on the surface. You will also get the opportunity to try the wheel at least once during this project.
Requirements:
Prep:
Notes - 5points
Sketch- 5 points
Forming/Glazing:
Slab Cup w/Wax Resist- 10 points
Slab Cup w/Inlay - 10 points
Slab Cup w/Masking- 10 points
Turn on wheel- 5 points
Craftsmanship:
Requirements:
Prep:
Notes - 5points
Sketch- 5 points
Forming/Glazing:
Slab Cup w/Wax Resist- 10 points
Slab Cup w/Inlay - 10 points
Slab Cup w/Masking- 10 points
Turn on wheel- 5 points
Craftsmanship:
Reflection:
Self reflection- 5 points
Peer analysis- 5 points
Extra Credit
Extra Cup - 5 points
Roller Stamps - 2 points each
Total points: 60
Self reflection- 5 points
Peer analysis- 5 points
Extra Credit
Extra Cup - 5 points
Roller Stamps - 2 points each
Total points: 60
VOCABULARY
Slab Building- A method of making pottery in which a flat pancake of clay is cut into shapes which are joined together to form an object. The joined edges are scored and slipped.
Wheel Throwing- A method of making pottery in which the potters’ wheel is used to produce clay forms.
Wax Resist- A glaze decoration technique where wax is used to resist glaze and can be used to create simple or detailed designs.
Inlay- A glaze decoration technique where wax is applied on top of glaze, a needle tool is used to scratch the surface, and then a contrasting glaze is painted into the scratches.
Masking- A glaze decoration technique where masking tape is cut and applied to clay without glaze and acts as a resist to glazes applied to the surface.
Functional- A general term that refers to any ceramics piece that is not purely decorative and has some intended use. Typical examples include teapots, bowls, mugs, and vases.
Design- Decide upon the look and functioning of an object, typically by making a detailed drawing of it.
Wheel Throwing- A method of making pottery in which the potters’ wheel is used to produce clay forms.
Wax Resist- A glaze decoration technique where wax is used to resist glaze and can be used to create simple or detailed designs.
Inlay- A glaze decoration technique where wax is applied on top of glaze, a needle tool is used to scratch the surface, and then a contrasting glaze is painted into the scratches.
Masking- A glaze decoration technique where masking tape is cut and applied to clay without glaze and acts as a resist to glazes applied to the surface.
Functional- A general term that refers to any ceramics piece that is not purely decorative and has some intended use. Typical examples include teapots, bowls, mugs, and vases.
Design- Decide upon the look and functioning of an object, typically by making a detailed drawing of it.
VOCABULARY
DAY ONE:
Step 1: Roll out slab to one ruler thick
Step 2: Trace cup template and cut out
Step 3: Wrap Tube (rolling pin) w/paper towel and wrap clay around tube
Step 4: Score and slip seam
Step 5: Compress seam by slapping it with wood tool
Step 6: Trim bottom so it is even
Step 7: Smooth out inside seam
Step 8: Roll out slab for bottom and trace so you know where to score and slip
Step 9: Score and slip bottom to cup
Step 10: Use brush to smooth out inside seam
Step 11: Cut out bottom
Step 12: Compress bottom w/wood tool
Step 1: Roll out slab to one ruler thick
Step 2: Trace cup template and cut out
Step 3: Wrap Tube (rolling pin) w/paper towel and wrap clay around tube
Step 4: Score and slip seam
Step 5: Compress seam by slapping it with wood tool
Step 6: Trim bottom so it is even
Step 7: Smooth out inside seam
Step 8: Roll out slab for bottom and trace so you know where to score and slip
Step 9: Score and slip bottom to cup
Step 10: Use brush to smooth out inside seam
Step 11: Cut out bottom
Step 12: Compress bottom w/wood tool
GLAZING NOTES
Inlay
Wax Resist
MAsking
Silhouette- the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.
Reflections
EXTRA CREDIT - 10 POINTS
Requirements:
Create roller stamps that you can use on your future projects
Create roller stamps that you can use on your future projects