Coil pots

This project was a more time-consuming project compared to others. To start I rolled out a flat base for the pot, then I took a round object, the bottom of a spray bottle, and imprinted the circle on the clay to outline the base of my pot. I then started rolling coils. For each coil, I had to score it meaning I scratched the clay to make a rough surface and put slip on it to stick it together so it wouldn't come undone. I continued that process for days until I got it to a height I liked. After every 3 coils put on I smoothed out the inside and outside. Once that was done I came up with a design for the scratch part of the pot. I chose to do a lighthouse. I scratched and carved it onto a separate piece of clay before I put it on my pot to make sure I liked it. Once I came to a final decision I carved it into my pot and when I was done it was ready to be fired. After I got it back from being fired I chose some colors I thought would look nice. I was originally going for a dark stormy night but I changed my mind after seeing the color I painted the water. I mixed a lot of glazes to get the exact color I wanted for the rocks. Once I was finished glazing everything it went to the kiln one last time. I think it turned out pretty good. I do wish the colors were different but for my first coil pot I think I did a good job.