Pinch Pots How They Are Formed

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Pinch Pots!How They Are Formed!
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• Objective
• Students will be introduced to the concept of the
  pinch pot method.
• Students will create a pinch pot from the
  following five basic steps.
• Elements of Design Focus Texture and Form
• VOCABULARY Clay, Pinch Pot, Kiln.
• SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
• VA.A.1.1.3 Distinguish differences in
  materials/techniques/processes/structures of art
  VA.A.1.1.2 Use materials/tools to develop basic
  processes/motor skills in safe manner VA.A1.1.4
  Use good craftsmanship when producing works of
  art

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Make a ball of clay about the size of an
orange. While holding the ball of clay in your
left hand, wet your thumb and push your thumb
into the ball of clay . Leave about one
cm or half an inch of clay at the bottom.
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• 1. Pinch the clay between your thumb and
  fingers while supporting the ball of clay with
  your other hand.2. Turn the ball slightly.3.
  Repeat steps 1 and 2 thinning the clay at the
  bottom of the pot.Notice, in the cut-a-way view
  below, how the bottom of the pot is shaped first.
  Most of the problems beginners have in making a
  well formed pot come from opening up the top part
  of the pot too soon. 4. Now move your fingers up
  closer to the rim (away from the bottom) and
  repeat step 1 to 3.5. Repeat the above steps
  forming a pot with walls of about .5cm (quarter
  inch) thickness.

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Examples of Pinch Pots!
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Next Week Pumpkin Pinch Pots!