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.