How to make a Coil PotThis coil pot took time and effort to make it look as nice as possible. We started with a piece of stoneware clay. I then took a small piece and rolled it into a coil in my had. Then, I placed it on the table and rolled it back and forth with my fingers. When I tried to use my palms, I felt that it made the coil uneven and lopsided. Once I had a coil, I would chose a shape that I wanted(Circle, Square, or Triangle). It was required to have 3 different shapes in my piece. I then scratched and attached it(Slip, Cuts, and Brush) to the base layer that I made. I made the base layer by using the table to make a slab, then cut it out with a circle. After that I used a rib to smooth it. Once my project was completed, I used a sharp carving tool to make the coils look as smooth and "booger free". Then, I took a rib and made sure the inside of my coil was as smooth as can be.
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How to make shapesSquare:
Once the coil is made, you must roll it into a circle. Once you have a circle, you can use a flat surface(like a table) and press it into a square. Circle: Once the coil is made, you must roll it into a circle. Triangle: Once the coil is made, you must roll it into a circle. Once you haev a circle, you press it into a triangular shape. Using a flat surface can make this process easier. |