Crazy Coil Vessel [kgravesart]
Inspiration: Some people believe that coil pottery was discovered as early as 200 BC by Native Americans of the Southwestern U.S.
The story is that a cook lined a basket with pinched coils of clay, let it dry in the sun, and then left the clay-lined basked too close to the fire.
The basket burned away, and in the process, fired the clay.
This new vessel didn't leak or burn up, and could be used to boil water and heat food efficiently.
Coil construction continues to be a popular method of clay construction throughout the world today.
Vocabulary: • Coil method = Rolling clay into rope-like pieces and then coiling them upon one another to create a desired form
Project Requirements: 1. Vessel is made entirely out of coils. 2. Inside walls are smoothed out completely. 3. Outside of vessel shows a variety of coiled design elements. 4. At least 8” tall.
Extra Challenge Ideas: • Add a large handle and turn your vessel into a pitcher.
Extra Challenge Ideas: • Have your vessel branch off into 2 or more openings.
Extra Challenge Ideas: • Create a lid to make your vessel a jar
Today • Complete the “Project Planning” (both front and back) • Grab some clay and experiment with making coils and how to make various coiled designs. • We will begin building tomorrow.
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