PINCH ME

PINCH POT DEMO

FOR CERAMICS I

clay, glaze & oxide

Occasionally during the school year I have a bit of free time 

and reach into my cupboard and grab one of my demo. pots to glaze.

I made time to glaze several this year that I will be sharing this summer.

One of my favorites was this pinch pot I beleive I made last school year.

(I loose track)

Anyways in the pinch pot demo 

I try to think of as many things as possible to embellish the clay with.

Because as I always tell my kids,

it's all about SURFACE DESIGN.

Anyone can make a little clay bowl but it's what you do with it that makes it special.

In this one I paddled the shape with a textured paddle,

then pushed in four corners with the edge of a wooden rib.

Then I turned the rib and used its tip to push in a repetitious design

I also added feet for more elegance,

and then steel nails to funky it up.

I also manipulated the top edge for more flow and visual interest.

And to glaze I always like a contrast between stained clay and glazed clay.

In it's finished state this measures about 3 1/2" by 3".

A wee thing.