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Posted in Ceramics on Feb 21st, 2014
Candy Dish with Found Object (slab and texture), ceramics Green ware (25 pts. Possible): Process, and craftsmanship: Slab of clay (rolled evenly). Draped slab for a slump or hump mold process. Use a found object for the mold or texture. Add legs (three or more). Stable (not easily tipped). Finished edges. The surface is clean, […]
Posted in Ceramics on Feb 21st, 2014
Basic Green Ware Ceramic Rubric(25 pts. Possible): Clay wall having uniform thickness. It should not be too thick or to thin (avoid thick bottom edge). It should sit flat and sturdy. It should be properly made. If it has a handle it should be good quality and properly attached. The ceramic work needs to be […]
Posted in Ceramics on Feb 11th, 2014
Mug/Mug (Face) Rubric: Your pinched mug/cup should have uniform thickness. It should not be too thick or to thin (avoid thick bottom edge). It should sit flat and sturdy. The face should have character. The handle should be good quality, properly attached. The cup needs to be clean and neat. Quality Execution, Craftsmanship, Demonstrated Effort, […]
Posted in Ceramics on Feb 11th, 2014
Ceramic TILE TRIVETS & Rubric Concept: You work at a tile factory. Your boss likes how hard you work and has seen your sketch book. The boss asks you to design two tile trivets that are interrelate for the company to sale. This is a great opportunity. Stage 1 Make your design chart. Draw […]
Posted in Ceramics on Feb 11th, 2014
Ceramics 2, Tile Coasters & Rubric Concept: You work at a tile factory. Your boss likes how hard you work and has seen your sketch book. The boss asks you to design four intricate tile coasters that are interrelate for the company to sale. This is a great opportunity. Stage 1 Make your design chart. […]
Posted in Ceramics on Feb 5th, 2014
The videos are to help you in creating a pinch pot cup with a face (a mug mug). The face can be human, animal, or monster. Ceramic Pinch Pot Videos, youtube. Pinch pot, 6:27 min. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UL5fQtO6qk Pinch pot fish, 4:12 min. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HPlYQWY4Vc Small pinch pot, bowl, expertvillage, 1:11 min. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgyc7zqrmXU Pinch pot cup, expertvillage,1:40 […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 31st, 2014
MUG Project The “Mug Project” is creating a mug or cup using the hand building technique of pinching, in combination with forming a face (mug) of a human, animal, or monster. Students will also learn to pull a handle for the cup/mug. Your pinched mug/cup should have uniform thickness. It should not be too […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 31st, 2014
WHEEL THROWING Feb. 3, 2014, was the wheel throwing preparation and demonstration. Put your name on the wheel throwing sign up sheet to reserve your day on the wheel. Prepare your spheres of clay you plan on using on the wheel the day before you throw. Every student will get personal help for their first […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 29th, 2014
Glazing Techniques 1-27 to 1-29, 2014. Ceramics Glaze Videos, URL info. Techniques on video (on youtube), and list of demonstrations in class. Blending (brushing): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwhAi1tHhNg Feather Marbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvXvxjPP91Q Bubble Marbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQfCEXMfo2Q Patch Work Design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvVmUX4j7ZY Puff Paint Stained Glass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaQi70bLtn8 Sponging: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Husf1ptNPps Toothbrush Spattering: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtdqlEdmCb8 Demo List: […]
Posted in Ceramics on Jan 28th, 2014
Inter-related Tile Trivets 1-14 1a