ceramic whistles!. paul linhares ceramics - another word for clay
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Ceramic Whistles!
Paul Linhares
Ceramics - Another word
for clay
Pinch Pot- A method of forming pottery using a ball of clay and your fingers
Pinch Pot Birds and Pinch Pot Fish
Greenware- Clay that has NOT been fired
Bisque- The firing done without glaze,
or clay after it has been fired once
Coil- The method which uses long snake like
structures to form a pot
Slab- A method of
building which requires
several flat pieces
Scoring- Roughing up the clay to attach another
piece
Wedging- The process of throwing the clay to release all the air pockets
Kiln- The oven like structure which heats at extremely high temperatures
Glaze- Chemicals which
when heated to
the proper temperature
form glass
Functional
Something that has purpose, and can be used to do something
Non- Functional
Something that does not have a purpose;
for example a sculpture that is just meant to
be looked at, but does not have a function
Abstract
An interpretation of something that does not
directly represent it
How the project will be GRADED…Ceramics Whistles
Product (Contents):• Create 1 FUNCTIONAL whistle…it must make a
noise on it’s own• 3 sketch ideas in journal before you begin!• Decorate the whistle using at least two different
textures/patters/designs• Whistle can be realistic or abstract• Whistle must be painted with color using glaze or
acrylic paints• Must have at least one added extremity, that was
attached after the initial whistle was built
Process (Craftsmanship):
• Final whistle must be a clean functional ceramic sculpture
• Final whistle should demonstrate the knowledge of basic ceramic skills and use of tools
• Designs and Textures must be well thought out and clean and clear
Studio time:• Stayed on task • Clean up!!! You will not leave to wash your
hands until the whole room is cleaned• Worked continuously throughout the class period• Make up any missed days: That means excused
or unexcused, 3 tardies = 1 absence