POTTERY MAKING

Pottery refers to objects made from clay that are shaped, dried, and fired in a kiln to create durable, often decorative or functional items such as pots, vases, bowls, or sculptures. It is one of the oldest human crafts, often categorized into three main types: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, depending on the type of clay and the firing temperature used. Some of the techniques in making Pottery are: 1. Hand-Building: A traditional method where pottery is made without a wheel. Sub-techniques: - Pinching: Using fingers to pinch and shape the clay. - Coiling: Rolling clay into long ropes and stacking them to build forms. - Slab Building: Rolling out flat sheets of clay and cutting or molding them into shapes. 2. Wheel-Throwing: Using a potter’s wheel to shape clay by spinning it and molding with hands and tools. This method allows for symmetrical and precise forms. 3. Slip Casting: Pouring liquid clay (slip) into plaster molds. This is commonly used for mass production or intricate designs. 4. Molding: Pressing clay into pre-formed molds to create shapes or patterns. This can involve press molds or hump molds. However, these techniques can be combined or used independently to create both functional and artistic pottery works. The images attached is a display of the Coiling method through hand building, carried out by one of my wonderful mentees in Art. -‐------------------------------------------------------------------- #Handbuildingmethod #Pinching #Coiling #Slabtechnique #WheelThrowing #SlipCasting #Molding