1. History How to Examples
Pinch Pots
History
How to
Examples

2. A little bit of history
Simple for of hand-made pottery produced from ancient times to the present
12,000 years old- first way of creating art of clay
China and Japan
Native American pottery started using pinch pot technique
Agricultural needs (carry water, seeds, cooking)
Women were the potters (because they were planters/gathers)
Simple design first, then used images of birds, gods, humans
Still use today

3. What are some characteristics do you do

4. Tools you will need Rib Water bucket Sponge Slip
Wood, rubber, plastic card
Water bucket
Sponge
Slip
Water, clay, vinegar
Ceramic Glue

5. How to make a pinch pot
Weigh clay
¼ lb
Wedge the clay

6. Step 3 and 4
3. Roll the clay into a ball and make sure its moist 3. dip in water bucket 4. Use your thumb and push down creating hole in center of clay 4. ¼ in thin on bottom

7. Step 5 and 6
5. Using thumb and index finger, pinch from the bottom of the clay and press upwards 6. Rotate clay clay while pinching clay upwards. Have one hand supporting outside of clay while pinching. Cracks need to be fixed with slip.

8. Step 7 and 8
7. Flatten the bottom by carefully pressing it against the table 8. Smooth the pot with a rib on the outside 8. move rib horizontally and then vertically, support inside of pot. Gently smooth inside and out with a damp sponge

9. Step 9 and 10
9. Smooth inside of pot using a rib, supporting with other hand the outside 10. Flip over pot and gently pat top of pot on table

10. Step 11, 12, 13
11. Flip pot over with the bottom on the table. Add slip to the top and smooth with a rib 12. Flip pinch pot over. Gently tap top of pinch pot on table surface 13. On bottom of pinch pot, sign first and last name ( or initial) and period number

12. Pinch Pot tips Work in a spiral from bottom to top
Use the tip of your thumb on the interior while supporting exterior with other hand
Deep cracks should be welded immediately using slip

13. Contemporary pinch pots