Clay Boxes
Using a story, artist, dream/fantasy, or a reflection of your personality for inspiration –create a box with a lid. THEME
STEP ONE Chose a theme and design for your box.
STEP ONE Thumbnail sketches MUST be pre-approved before working with clay.
Create a template out of paper. STEP TWO
Roll out SLABS, using your paper pattern Roll out SLABS, using your paper pattern. Be sure to keep them flat as you let them firm up. STEP THREE
SLIP & SCORE your sides together SLIP & SCORE your sides together. Use a coil on the inside to reinforce the seams. STEP FOUR
STEP FIVE Don’t forget your lid ! It should have a notch on the inside to prevent slipping. STEP FIVE
Bridges Pottery Slab Construction Video
Howe to Make and Design a Stiff Slab Vase
There will be ONE transferred photographic image incorporated into the surface design, in addition to the other surface techniques we’ve explored (additive, subtractive, stamped, sgraffito).