This document provides instructions for a ceramics and sculpture course. It discusses various techniques for working with clay including wedging, scoring, slip, and the stages of clay from slip to bisqueware. It outlines three handbuilding techniques - pinch pots, coiling, and slab rolling - that students will use to create small pots. Safety tips are provided such as covering clay to prevent drying out and handling clay projects carefully.
A PowerPoint presentation about clay - the three types/classification of clay, the stages of clay before and after firing and other key terms used in ceramics
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A PowerPoint presentation about clay - the three types/classification of clay, the stages of clay before and after firing and other key terms used in ceramics
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2. Clay
Clay is formed by the decomposition of rock through
the action of weathering.
Impurities, such as sitcks and leaves are taken out
and the clay is then packaged for our use.
If interested, you can dig up and purify your own
clay: http://www.ehow.com/video_4946364_using-
natural-clay-pottery.html
3. Wedging
Kneading the clay with fingers and the heel of the hands in a rocking spiral
motion, forces out trapped air pockets and helps to distribute moisture evenly
throughout the clay.
5. SCORING
• SCORING is the best
way of attaching one
piece of clay to another.
• If clay is not properly
scored, it will fall apart
either when drying or
during the firing
process.
6. SLIP
SLIP is liquefied clay.
Slip is applied to scored
surfaces and acts as a
sort of “glue” onto
attach one piece of clay
to another.
8. PINCH POTS
PINCH POTS are formed by
quickly pinching and
turning a kneaded ball of
clay. One of the most
simple hand building
techniques.
9. COILING
COILING is an ancient
hand building method
in which walls are
constructed with and
rolled, rope-like pieces
of clay. The joints are
then smoothed over to
create one solid piece.
10. SLAB ROLLLING
Hand Rolled Here. Use of Slats Important!
Slab construction is
another rand building
technique, in which the
clay is rolled out onto flat
pieces. The slabs are
usually an
even, consistent thickness
and are then
cut, scored, slipped and
joined together. Best at
the LEATHERHARD
stage.
12. SLIP
Slip: Watered down
clay in muddy form.
13. Plastic
Workable wet stage;
molding stage; can
recycle. At this
point, it can still be
joined to other
pieces.
14. Leather-Hard
Stiff and will hold its shape; can still be
joined to other pieces. May be carved into.
Can still be recycled.
15. Greenware
Bone-dry; can be carved into; VERY FRAGILE. Can
still recycle. Kiln ready.
16. Bisqueware
Fired once in the kiln. CAN NOT BE RECYCLED.
Glazing/Surface Treatment Stage.
17. Glazeware
Result of a second firing. Completed if item is
glazed.
18. KILN
• Furnace used for
“firing”
greenware/glazed
bisqueware.
• In order to become
permanent, clay must be
fired at very high
temperatures in a kiln.
• We fire anywhere from
1800-2400 degrees
Fahrenheit.
19. After seeing each technique modeled by the
teacher, you will create a small pot utilizing
each of the three outlined handbuilding
techniques. (PINCH, COIL, SLAB)
20. IMPORTANT to
REMEMBER!!
The Ten Golden Rules of Ceramics Clay must be thoroughly covered up with a
plastic bag to keep it from drying out. This applies to works in progress and moist
clay.
Clay dust can be harmful if you are exposed to it for long periods of time, so keep
your area clean, clay scraps off the floor and clean with water and a sponge.
Clay can be no thicker then your thumb.
In order for clay to stick together it MUST be scored and slipped together while the
clay is moist or leather hard.
Wedge clay to remove air bubbles, achieve uniform consistency, and to line up the
particles of clay.
Trapped air can cause clay to explode. So hollow out sculptural forms and put
needle holes from the bottom so air can escape.
Don't glaze the bottom of a piece.
Always wash the piece before glazing.
Always handle your project with two hands at all times. In other words BE
CAREFUL it’s your hard work. Never lift pots by the rim.
NEVER HANDLE ANOTHER PERSONS WORK EVEN IF IT LOOKS COOL!