an introduction to clay
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An Introduction to Clay. November 26. Learning Outcomes. I will develop knowledge and skilled use of clay bodies for ceramics in a single medium I will demonstrate additive, subtractive, and modeling processes in clay. What is clay?. A type of soil – soil is made up of sand, silt and clay - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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An Introduction to ClayNovember 26
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Learning Outcomes I will develop knowledge and skilled use
of clay bodies for ceramics in a single medium
I will demonstrate additive, subtractive, and modeling processes in clay
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What is clay? A type of soil – soil is made up of sand,
silt and clay Naturally found in the earth Becomes ceramic when it is exposed to
extreme heat Before it is fired clay can be very
malleable Many different kinds of clay
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How do you go from wet clay to dry ceramics?There is a distinct process: Preparing the clay Forming the clay Firing the clay Decorating the ceramic piece Firing the piece Enjoying your work!
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Tools you will need
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1. Preparing the clayKneading – mixes the clay Wedging – removes any air in the
clay Air bubbles can make your piece
explode in the kiln What is a kiln?
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2. Forming the clay Pinching Coiling Slabbing Press Molding Throwing
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Pinching
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Coiling
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Slabbing
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Press molding
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Throwing
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Things you need to know about clay Slip
When do you use it? How do you use it? Scoring
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Texture and PatternNovember 27
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3. Texture and Pattern Incising Sgraffito Stamping Inlaying Sprigging Piercing Pressing
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Incising
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Sgraffito
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Stamping
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Inlaying
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Sprigging
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Piercing