Double Pinch Pot Double Pinch Pot VaseVase

With Wax Resist Surface With Wax Resist Surface DecorationDecoration

NYS Learning StandardsNYS Learning Standards

Standard 1Standard 1Students will make works of art that explore Students will make works of art that explore different kinds of subject matter, topics, different kinds of subject matter, topics, themes and metaphors.  Students will themes and metaphors.  Students will understand and use sensory elements, understand and use sensory elements, organizational principles, and expressive organizational principles, and expressive images to communicate their own ideas in images to communicate their own ideas in works of processes mediums, and techniques, works of processes mediums, and techniques, and use appropriate technologies for creating and use appropriate technologies for creating and exhibiting visual art works.and exhibiting visual art works.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

1.1. Students will refine pinch pot Students will refine pinch pot technique.technique.

2.2. Students will learn to join more than Students will learn to join more than one pinch pot to create a new form.one pinch pot to create a new form.

3.3. Students will understand how shape Students will understand how shape and form are related to expression.and form are related to expression.

4.4. Students will learn to use wax resist Students will learn to use wax resist in surface decoration.in surface decoration.

The Pinch PotThe Pinch Pot

1. The pinch method was the first method to use only the potter’s HANDS to shape the clay.

2. By inserting the thumb into a ball of clay and lightly pinching with thumb and fingers, while slowly rotating the ball in the palm of the other hand, a small pot can be rapidly made.

3. If cracks appear in the clay because the pinching is drying it too fast, do not smear water on the clay, but simply moisten the fingertips by pressing on a damp sponge.

4. If the clay is too soft and the form starts to flop about, put the piece aside until it stiffens and work on another shape while waiting.

5. Work with the clay, not against it. Keep the walls straight by PULLING IN AND UP with the fingers.

6. Experiment with size. Can tall thin pots be made? How wide can you shape a form?

Double Pinch Pot Double Pinch Pot Vase ConsiderationsVase Considerations►Shape and FormShape and Form►FootFoot►RimRim►Cover?Cover?►Surface DecorationSurface Decoration►Expressiveness of the formExpressiveness of the form

Double Pinch Pot Form Double Pinch Pot Form OptionsOptions

►Experiment with altering the form of Experiment with altering the form of your joined pinch pot with the your joined pinch pot with the following techniques:following techniques: PaddlingPaddling StretchingStretching Adding CoilsAdding Coils ImpressingImpressing SpriggingSprigging

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ProcedureProcedure

1.1. Make two pinch pots of the same size. Make two pinch pots of the same size. Tall and narrow, rather than wide. Tall and narrow, rather than wide.

2.2. Join them with slip & score technique. Join them with slip & score technique. Add a coil and smooth, if necessary. Add a coil and smooth, if necessary.

3.3. Before cutting a hole, alter the form.Before cutting a hole, alter the form.

4.4. Add foot and design rim.Add foot and design rim.

5.5. Finish surface of pot with wax resist Finish surface of pot with wax resist technique.technique.

Wax Resist Surface Wax Resist Surface TreatmentTreatment

1.1. Decorate vase with colored underglazes.Decorate vase with colored underglazes.

2.2. Apply wax resist with small plastic Apply wax resist with small plastic pipettes.pipettes.

3.3. Cover vase with black underglaze (two Cover vase with black underglaze (two coats).coats).

4.4. CAREFULLY wipe wax to remove black CAREFULLY wipe wax to remove black underglaze as needed.underglaze as needed.

5.5. Cover vase with two coats of clear glaze.Cover vase with two coats of clear glaze.

EvaluationEvaluation

►Requirements: Requirements: Vase standsVase stands Shape is pleasingShape is pleasing Surface is carefully finishedSurface is carefully finished Vase has a foot and designed rim.Vase has a foot and designed rim. Wax resist technique was done properly.Wax resist technique was done properly. CRAFTSMANSHIP & EFFORTCRAFTSMANSHIP & EFFORT