Cylinder Slab Built Pot

Inspiration- Slab constructed pot videos- I've really enjoyed watching the techniques of different artists with the creation of slab built pots, and wanted to try them out. I also wanted to practice scoring and slipping on accent pieces such as feet. 

Process

For this project, I began the process of construction by rolling a flat slab, measuring the sides, and cutting the excess edges evenly with a sharp pen tool. I then worked on scoring and slipping the two edges together to form a cylinder shaped pot. I then stuck plastic bags and cloth into the cylinder in order to keep it from caving in while it sets up and dries. After letting it dry for a day or so, I then rolled another slab, placed it over the bottom of the cylinder, then cut around the piece to get a correctly sized bottom. I score and slipped the bottom to the pot, then made three feet and scored/ slipped them to the bottom. After the basic construction was complete, I started thinking of underglaze designs & colors. I decided to paint the entire pot besides the inside, a turquoise color underglaze( Speedball turquoise). After doing a few layers of this, I then went with a black underglaze( Speedball black), and squirted it over the sides of the pot, to give it a fun drip effect. The pot then entered a greenware kiln; following this, I painted roughly 2 coats of clear glaze over the entire piece. It then entered a bisque kiln and was complete.

 

Judgment

I worked very hard on the construction of this piece and tried new things with both my glazes, and process. I am thoroughly happy with the way the final piece turned out.

                                     Beginning Stages

                                                                 

                        The Underglazing Process

       Underglazes (Speedball Turquoise & Black)

                                           Final Piece