1. Clay Boxes

15. Using a story, artist, dream/fantasy, or a reflection of your personality for inspiration –create a box with a lid.
THEME

16. STEP ONE
Chose a theme and design for your box.

17. STEP ONE
Thumbnail sketches MUST be pre-approved before working with clay.

18. Create a template out of paper.
STEP TWO

19. 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

20. SLIP & SCORE your sides together
SLIP & SCORE your sides together. Use a coil on the inside to reinforce the seams.
STEP FOUR

21. STEP FIVE Don’t forget your lid !
It should have a notch on the inside to prevent slipping.
STEP FIVE

22. Bridges Pottery Slab Construction Video

23. Howe to Make and Design a Stiff Slab Vase

24. 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).