Hand built Construction Method: Slab
Clay slabs are cut to shape and joined together using scoring and slip. Slabs can be draped over or into forms, rolled around cylinders or built up into geometric forms. Large forms are difficult because of stresses on the seams and because the slab naturally sags. Some potters get around this by working fibers into the clay body. The fibers burn out during the firing.
Project/Problem: Slab
Container w/Lid
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Design
and construct a slab container w/functional lid. Sketch & plan several ideas in your research
notebook (minimum 3)
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Your
form must be functional (used for a specific purpose). Form
needs to follow function. Lids
w/ flange, handle, and inside bottom will be required.
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Consider
all slab construction options & select best method for your idea.
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| Lid w/ flange & container w/gallery |
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Objectives &
Criteria (what
you’ll be graded on)
Hand built
Construction w/ Slabs
(Built
correctly, even thickness of slabs/vessel walls, slabs attached by score,
slip, and seal method, seams are clean & tight, no broken areas or
repairs necessary).
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Functionality:
Container w/ Lid
(Form is
covered with a functional lid that fits well & stays on piece, has a
handle, & shows appropriate modifications to lip or cover. If piece is functional – form follows
function).
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Form &
Size
(Interesting
from all sides, creates visual flow/guides eye around vessel, used principles
of repetition, movement, unity, tension, or balance, choice of size
appropriate/enhances work).
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Glazing
(Choice of
glaze enhances vessel, appropriate color choices, created interesting
surface).
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Craftsmanship
(Piece is
well done, shows care, & attention.
Work is signed on bottom w/ initials or signature).
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Unique
Solution to Problem
(Solves
problem and has elements that make it original).
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