ADVANCED CLAY INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS
Scroll to the steps you need or click on the quick links below.
Step 1: CLAY IDEAS
On your Project Planning Sheet write what you want to make for your clay project
Mug
Cup
Bowl
Plate
Planter
Spoon rest
Incense holder
Soap dish
Candle holder Lantern
Plant waterer
Utensil holder
Toothbrush holder
Coaster set
Tile or trivet
Oil diffuser
Pencil holder
Jewelry
Keychains
Puzzle
Magnets
Beads
Pins or brooches
Mini sculptures Charms
Wall hanging
Sculpture
Stackable sculpture
Decorative mask
Wind chime
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Mobile
Whistle
Ocarina
Paint palette
Dog bowl
Colander
Tea pot
Slab Box
Earring Holder
Step 2: CLAY ARTISTS
Choose one of the artist names below and find their art website or a website with information about them as artists. Then in your sketchbook, do a small thumbnail sketch of your favorite piece by them and explain why you like it.
Bari Ziperstein
Step 3: CLAY SKILLS
Directions:
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Choose one of the clay videos below to learn something new about creating with clay.
Deep Dive into the Stages
Tips for Carving Clay
How to Remove Seams
Tips for Texture
10 Handbuilding Tips
How to Keep Clay Flat
Tips for Making Handles
Making a Template for Clay
Making a Doughnut with Clay
Transferring Images to Pottery
How to Add Curves to Ceramics
How to Make Texture Stamps
Coil Tips and Tricks
Small Handbuilding Gifts
Tips for Sculpting
More Tips for Sculpting
More Tips for Carving Cut Outs
More Tips for Carving Cut Outs
Step 4: Sketch & Make a Plan
Directions:​
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Find the video below that matches what you chose in Step 1. This is how you will build your project, unless you did research on your own outside of class.
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Watch the video 1-3 times to make sure you understand how to build your project.
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Make sure your hands are clean before you start.
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Write the process you will use on Step 4 of your handout.