Day 1:
The Beginning
I begin by forming a cone. Then, using my fist, I punch the clay to form a thick bowl shape. The thick bowl must sit overnight.
I begin by forming a cone. Then, using my fist, I punch the clay to form a thick bowl shape. The thick bowl must sit overnight.
Day 2:
Thinning the Base
I begin to thin the bottom half using a paddle and stone. I use my feet to hold the pot, the stone is placed inside as I paddle the outside. When the bottom is ready, the pot must rest until the next day.
I set the pot upside down overnight, sometimes the
sides are partially covered.
I begin to thin the bottom half using a paddle and stone. I use my feet to hold the pot, the stone is placed inside as I paddle the outside. When the bottom is ready, the pot must rest until the next day.
I set the pot upside down overnight, sometimes the
sides are partially covered.
Day 3:
Paddle and Stone: Raising Sides
On Day three I begin raising the sides. I continue to thin and raise the sides using the stone and paddle. My goal is to achieve uniform thickness.
On Day three I begin raising the sides. I continue to thin and raise the sides using the stone and paddle. My goal is to achieve uniform thickness.
Day 4:
Cleaning, Smoothing, Texture
I use a broken saw blade to shave and smooth the sides. I add a texture to create a contrast of smooth and rough surface. When the texture is complete the
vessel must sit until the next day.
I use a broken saw blade to shave and smooth the sides. I add a texture to create a contrast of smooth and rough surface. When the texture is complete the
vessel must sit until the next day.
day 5:
Adding Color
I use engobes or earth paints. I gather the pigments myself and mix my own engobes.
In the firing process I sometimes use a tree resin as a
resist. I gather this myself as well.
I use engobes or earth paints. I gather the pigments myself and mix my own engobes.
In the firing process I sometimes use a tree resin as a
resist. I gather this myself as well.
Day 6:
Burnishing
I use a smooth stone to burnish my pieces. This is an all day process. The results will be a glossy glass-like finish.
At this point the piece must dry for a minimum of 2
weeks.
I use a smooth stone to burnish my pieces. This is an all day process. The results will be a glossy glass-like finish.
At this point the piece must dry for a minimum of 2
weeks.