For this slab box I used the glazes called new leaf, gray, and black. I used my texture roller to make the design on the side. I then rolled clay into a coil and then created leaves to attach it on top of. I used develop and craft by using my roller I made to develop the theme on the clay. I also used the tools in my yellow bag to cut the top off and I used slip and score to attach the slabs and leaves. I used reflet in this blog to show how I made my art. I am not happy how I glazed it because I should have done more coats but I was leaving for vacation and had to get it done in time. I wish I would have cut out a cool design but it was too late by the time it dried and the clay set. I really like how the coil and leaves turned out though thanks to the help from Mrs. Underhill. Overall I am happy how it turned out.
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I first got a PVC pipe from the box and sketched out a pattern in my notebook. I knew what I wanted to do right away which was leaves. I grabbed a sharpie and made vines/leaves all over my pipe. I then hooked up a hot glue gun and started tracing my patter. I let it dry and I now use it on my wet clay. I used Engage and Persist. I used this because when the glue got everywhere I chose to embrace it by having more texture on my pole. It would give it a bit more character I thought. It also forced me to focus more. I used observe by seeing what spots didn't have enough leaves and which spots had too many. I tried my best to balance it all out with just enough leaves around the pole.
For my ceramic sphere I used the glazes I had left over from my pinch pots so I did not have to waste any of them. I used New Leaf, Sassy Yellow, Plum Jelly, Lilac, Black, and Dutch Blue. I really enjoyed making these spheres. First I had to for a ball in my hands that was pretty close to perfect. Then, I had to put a hole straight through the whole sphere so it would not blow up in the kiln. I then made swirls on it. I also dotted holes all over it. Finally, I attached more clay to make it look like it is moving. One of the art rules I used were Develop a craft. I made something I have never made before. I used tools I have never used before and learned how to work them. I also used reflect by talking about the process I went through to make the sphere.
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