Experiment with coil and pinch pot techniques
I can create a clay pot using coil and pinch techniques, adding texture to make it unique.
Experiment with coil and pinch pot techniques
I can create a clay pot using coil and pinch techniques, adding texture to make it unique.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Learn how to use the coil and pinch techniques to create a clay pot.
- Correct application of slip ensures that clay sculptures are less likely to break during the drying or firing process.
- Develop creative skills in adding textures and personal designs to your pottery.
Keywords
Coil technique - a method of shaping clay using long rolls of clay stacked on top of each other
Pinch technique - a method of shaping clay by pinching it between fingers to form a pot or bowl
Slip - a liquid mixture of clay and water used to join pieces of clay
Common misconception
Even if the coils don't stick together, the pot will still hold together once it dries or after it's fired.
Coils need to be properly joined using slip to ensure they don’t separate during the drying or firing process.
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Equipment
Clay (air-dry or kiln-fired). Water and sponges. Clay tools (e.g. modelling tools, wooden sticks, spoons or forks). Slip. Aprons to protect clothing.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
shaping clay using long rolls of clay stacked on top of each other
shaping clay by pinching it between fingers to form a pot or bowl
a liquid mixture of clay and water used to join pieces of clay
