I learned through this process how to do basics of clay work such as rolling out the clay, stamping/texturing it, scoring and assembling, and glazing. First I rolled out the clay, then I rolled the chain texture into it and stamped some design in the bottom. After cutting it out I cut angles into it and scored the sides to combine them together and supported it with a thin piece of clay. To finish it I let it dry and glazed it in a black ice and I like how it came out with a simple design that is a neutral color and isn't too bright.

For this plate I used a clay slab that was molded into the frame of a plastic plate. Then I added custom feet and pained the entire top of the plate blue and outlined a stencil. Then I scraped out the stencil, clear glazed it, and then fired it in the kiln. I learned how to paint and scratch out an outline as well as how to use clear glaze.

For this project I made a design using my initials and made the shape out of different materials and tapes. Then I paper mached it to make it all one texture to paint on. The I chose some things that described me and I learned different ways to paint them on the logo. I used a flared brush for the trees in this picture, I faded the blue on the side, and I faded the ocean and sunset on the back of the logo. I learned how to fade paint colors and make realistic paintings.

I made two bowls, a mug, and a small vase on the wheel and I loved learning how to properly use the clay wheel. I did everything from centering the clay to forming the shape, to glazing it and giving it the final finish. I learned new techniques on the wheel for centering and shaping the clay and loved seeing the final product especially after all of them were glazed and finished.

I made a realistic bear from clay and learned so much about working with clay and making a realistic looking item. The bear was a lot of work but I liked watching it form as it started from just a block of clay. Lots of learning went into shaping it and when I finally thought all the difficult stuff was over, it's back leg exploded in the kiln. I love how the bear turned out especially after all the work I put into it.

I made realistic looking and sized gum out of foam. This project took a lot of more detailed work and forced me to be careful and not make errors in order to get the best result. I learned to work with foam and how to size it down to make it look as real as possible. I learned to color match as well in order to match the color of the foam to the gum. 

I made a Raku vase with a striped pattern on it that was divided into 4 seperate sections. I loved getting to do this project, from shaping it out of clay coils, to texturing it, to glazing it carefully so the colors didn't overlap, even firing the project and seeing the glazes outcome. It was really fun and definitely something I would do again and I am glad with the outcome of the work I put into this vase.

I made a reed lamp out of a branch, reeds, papermache, and lights. I liked getting to work with hot glue for this project and learning how to make it look nice and not messy. I also loved the freedom we were given on the design of the project. I like the way the lamp turned out and the design I chose to use for it.