Slab method process

Slab method technique of pottery

1. Slab Method technique CA-3 Submitted by Lovepreet Submitted to Sham Sir

2. Pottery Pottery is the process of forming vessels and other objects with clay and other ceramic materials   Fired at high temperatures to give them a hard, durable form Major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain.

3. Slab building technique The  slab  building  technique  starts with smooth  slabs  of  clay  that are formed around moulds or shaped and cut by hand . This  technique  is used to make more angular shapes that can't be created on a wheel

4. SLAB CONSTRUCTION Slabs are basically flat pancakes attached to one another. Slabs can be made by using; 1- A slab roller 2- A rolling pin 3- Your hands (think mud pies from back in the day .)

5. 1. SQUISH IT Roll out your slab using a slab roller or rolling pin. For smaller slabs you can use your hands ! Make your slab with a uniformed thickness . The whole thing should be flat without high and low spots .

6. SCORE AND SLIP Score with a needle or loop. Prepare your slip. score both pieces that you are going to attach to one another.

7. SNAKE IT Using a coil and a smooth tool create a reinforced edge Make sure to really press into the coil so there is not trapped air

8. SMOOTH IT Using a little slip and some nice tools (which include your fingers ) smooth out the edges and clean up any snake bits that still may be around. Don’t use to much slip or you will have saggy and unstable clay.

9. STYLE This the best part of the ceramic and also creative time Anyone can use there own ideas here Use your art to “speak” a message

10. Bake and glaze it

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