The third class project of the class was a pinch pot. Starting with a largish blob of clay cut in half, two balls were rolled and eventually pinched into hemispheres. These were joined at the equator and "encouraged" by slapping to merge into an air filled sphere. What was going to be a face more and more resembled a "fish head" so rather than fighting the clays wishes, I added fins, etc. Of course, that doesn't explain the pinched clay "hair" that was applied. The glazing was effective in highlighting the major features! "Fish face" currently resides in a place of honor in our bathroom.
Fish Face
Date: July 2009
Size: 6 x 5 x 4
Clay: #112 Standard
Glaze: Raspberry with Blue (Hair)
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