The 7th grade pinch pots are turning out nicely. They are not all finished and ready to post yet but here are some photos with a step by step showing how we arrived at our final product.
First we watched 2 youtube videos: one on how to make a pinch pot and the other on how to add features to the pot. Then we began rolling our clay into round shapes.
Next we squeezed (pinched!) the sides of the pot to make them thinner and more even.
We smoothed out any rough edges using sponges or fingers dipped in water.
We added funny facial features.
And used a toothpick to carve in extra details.
Once they were formed we compared them to our original sketches, and were generally impressed.
After drying overnight, we painted them using acrylic paint.
And added small details.
Lastly we celebrated our lovely creations!!
Next week, we will be using potting soil and marigold seeds to plant the "hair." More photos as we finish.
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