November 2

COMBINATION POT

This page will contain all the details on the COMBINATION POT project.

Combination Pot

A pot created using the pinch, coil or slab methods of construction together.  Combination pots require the use of scoring and slip to keep construction together.

Assignment: Student must make at least 1 combination pot using 2 methods of construction (pinch, coil or slab) and has a lid. Optional  to use any type of decoration show in class thus far.

VOCABULARY:

  • Lid: A covering for the top of the pot, which usually has a handle.
  • Lid catch: A piece of clay, usually a coil that acts as a stop so the lid does not slip off the rim of the pot.
  • Engobe:  A slurry of glaze materials used as decoration on leather hard clay or bisqueware. 

Directions: 

  1. Complete Ceramic Idea Sheet.
  2. Wedge your clay thoroughly.
  3. Begin with the first method of construction you designed on your Idea Sheet.
  4. Continue by scoring a slipping the next method of construction onto the first part.
  5. Continue adding sections until you have a completed combination pot.
  6. Create lid from the lid worksheet.
  7. IMPORTANT!!!!! Lids must have a lid catch.
  8. Place on firing cart for bisque firing.  Due Date:  _______________________.

Combination Pot Direction Sheet – side 1

COMBINATION POT Introduction slideshow

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