The Pinch Pot

What is a benefit of Hand Building?

• More creative control and pieces can be built into different shapes or forms.

• Pieces can be made using a potter's wheel.

What are the three (3) main hand building techniques?

• The pinch pot, the slab pot and the coiled pot

• The pinch pot, the slip pot and the cast pot.

What is The Pinch Pot technique?

• This is when you pour liquid clay into a pot.

• The pinch pot is when you create your piece by pinching the clay into shape.

What are some items that can be made from The Pinch Pot technique?

• Plant pots, bowls and mugs

• A figurine, mask and blocks

What are at least three tools needed for working with clay?

• Hands, water, towel/cloth.

• Pens, Ruler and masking tape

What is a safety measure that should be followed when working with clay?

• Avoid touching face and skin with dirty hands.

• Work on an uncovered surface.

What are the ingredients needed for homemade clay?

• Baking powder, sugar and salt.

• Flour, salt, oil and water.

What is the process of "firing" homemade clay?

• It cannot be done.

• Have parental supervision: place it on an oven safe bowl and bake at 250 degrees Celsius for approximately 10minutes.