Ceramics 1
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At the end of Ceramics 1 & 2, we will have a test
updated Spring 2026
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Anatomy of a Vessel
1.Pinch
The oldest method of construction
2. Coil
The Gold Standard
3. Slab
Pinch, Coil & Slab are the 3 methods of Construction we will focus on in Ceramics 1
4. Ceramics 2-
new method of construction
Throwing on the wheel
5. Drape- Forming a slab of clay over an object
6. Press- The opposite of Drape
7.Combination- using more than one method
Life Cycle of a Vessel
This is the old school way to fire a kiln, by using a cone. Remember when we see a triangle that is the symbol in Ceramics for cone. Orton assigned the temperature values to cones.
This is the old school way to fire a kiln, by using a cone. Remember when we see a triangle that is the symbol in Ceramics for cone. Orton assigned the temperature values to cones.
We still talk about Cones when we are referring to specific temperatures
Our kilns are powered by electricity
kid version
kid version
Clay gun
Clay gun
Our version- A tool that can help with sprigging. Do you need a clay gun in order to sprig? no
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Ceramics 2
Ceramics 2
Anatomy of the Wheel
Anatomy of the Wheel
Wax Resist
Piercing
Throwing steps
Seal
Center
Opening
Pull the bottom
Collar
Pull the wall
Shape
Free
Trim
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