my theme is wheel altered projects. my work this semester involves altering after or during throwing to create movement.

I have been altering a few wheel cups and vases, where the top edges are wobbly and dented as well as some of the sides.

what: A few wheel altered vases with wiggly edges

A couple cups that are bent at the edges to make designs

A couple mugs  curved at the top

how: After pulling the sides up on the project, and shaping it to be a vase/bowl/cup, carefully fold or gently hit the project to make indents on the top

After throwing a vase or cup, choose a shape like a star or heart, and then carefully shape the top edges with your finger or hands to make that shape.

Make a vase on the wheel, then bend the whole vase and put it off balance

why: Although most wheel projects are rated based off symmetrical ability, altered projects challenge this theory. Wheel altered projects highlight the movement of pottery, extending the creativity of the shape. Finally, they embrace the lopsided trait and add a whimsically feel to a project. Using a combination of altered projects and glazes resembling movement helps the character of the art.




conclusion: As a result these projects will be used and enjoyed expressing happiness. These whimsical shapes and designs were created by my interest in overall appearance and silhouette, making a new figure rather than the same form as other cups and vases. These unique traits display character in the projects themselves.

I expected to learn how to improve in ceramics and in throwing bigger more elaborate projects. the teacher tried to teach me how to make a multi wheel among other things to get better. I learned how to attach two pieces together after throwing them separately and I also found out how to use the grinder. I improved this quarter.