DIFFICULTY RATING
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
The shape of our vessel is a hybrid, roughly inspired by the ceramics made by Native Americans mixed with some African features. However, the surface decoration is entirely individual.
We suggest you do a little research before you begin, to find forms you like. Look at ancient ceramics from the Americas or Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Greek or Roman, to name just a few sources – there are plenty to look at. This will also inform your mark-making or surface treatment.
YOU WILL NEED:
■ Choose a clay with some grog content like Craft Crank, Ashraf Hanna body, or mix a body of your own – try wedging T-Material with porcelain as we are doing here, in the ratio of 2 to 1. (Other grogged clays are available – ask your supplier for advice)
■ Toothbrush and water
■ General tools and ribs
■ A pony roller or brayer will be helpful but not essential
■ Mark-making and texturing tools of choice
■ Material to make a profile former from – hardboard or thin MDF work well
■ Colour to decorate the surface – slip, underglaze, oxides, glaze – the choice is yours
Having done some research, make a simple drawing of the shape you would like to make in your sketchbook,
