Unit 1 Projects
Stamp Project -
Planning: To plan for this project I researched different stamps and got inspiration from Pinterest, I also learned how to build it.
Construction Process: To make this I first started by getting clay and wedging it until it had no air bubbles in it. Next, I started making the handle and flat part of the stamp. Finally, I put the sun design in at the top and put my initials on it.
Reflection: I think that I did well on this piece, considering it was my first. I like the design I chose and I think it was executed well. The shape of the stamp is good also. If I were to do this again, I would clean it up a bit, the edges were a little bit rough. I would also make the design look neater and smoother so it would stamp easier.
Face Project -
Planning: I didn't have to do much planning for this because I just had to follow Mrs. Thompson's tutorial, but I did decide what emotion I would want it to have.
Construction Process: I started by getting my clay and forming it into a face shape . I then made the holes for the eyes and the eye balls. Then, I made an eye lid by putting it on top the of the eye and smoothing it out. I then made the nose and scored and slipped it on, then worked to smooth it out and make it look realistic.
Reflection: I think that I did a pretty good job on this. It wasn't my best piece, but I still like it. I like how the nose turned out and I think it looks realistic. If I were to do this again, I would've madethe eyes better. I needed to smooth them out and make the eyelids better. I would also make it look less scary.
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Useful Slab decorated with underglaze -
Planning - To plan for this I looked up ideas on Pinterest and then knew I wanted to make a heart so I though of ways to do this
Construction Process: I started out with getting my clay and then wedging it. After that, I rolled out my clay until it was smooth and flat. Then I cut it into a heart shape smoothed it out and made it look how I wanted. Then I painted it with underglaze and put many layers on. Finally I fired it and made the firing ticket.
Reflection - I like this piece a lot because it has a heart. I also made it so I can put my rings on it so it's convenient. I love making anything pink and with hearts so this one was fun. I like how I painted the outside rim darker than the inside. If I were to do anything differently, I would make it smoother. In some parts, it wasn't very smooth and was a bit rough and I think it would look better smooth. I would also probably add more paint so the inside wasn't lighter. Lastly, I would make the outside rim thicker so it has more of a barrier.