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.
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.
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