Double
Pinch Pot
Box
Ms. Asker-Chipman
Ceramics 1A
Project 4
Visual Arts Standards

4.0 Aesthetic Valuing
- 4.2 Articulate the process and rationale for refining
and reworking one of their own works of art.

2.0 Creative Expression
- 2.1 Create original works of art of increasing
complexity and skill that reflect their feelings and
points of view.
Two Pinch Pots Joined
to make a Hollow Sphere
• Start with two 1 pound balls of clay.
• Make two pinch pots at the same time.
• When you stop, put the pinch pot down
on its rim (lip).
• Try to keep the walls and
the bottom even and smooth.
• Keep pinching until they
are both ¼ inch thick.
Two Pinch Pots Joined
to make a Hollow Sphere
• When the two pinch pots are finished they
should be about the same size and shape.
• Score and slip both rims.
• Gently wiggle the two rims
together and trap the air inside.
• Gently pull the outside
clay over the bottom pot.
• Continue to trap air inside the sphere.
Two Pinch Pots Joined
to make a Hollow Sphere
• When you have closed the sphere and
smoothed the seam, tap it with the paddle
to remove lumps.
• Gently move it into the shape
you want for your box.
• If there is too much air inside,
and the clay won’t go into the
shape you want, pierce it with
a needle tool to release some air.
 Use the paddle tool to
smooth and shape your
double pinch pot.
 You should have an idea
of the shape you want at
this point.
Where will your box open?
Double Pinch Pot Box
Requirements
Size: 2 – 1 pound bowls joined (lip to lip)
Even walls ¼ inch thick or less
Make whole and then cut the lid open
The lid should fit well and not fall off
The project must have at least one
attachment (handle, knob, foot, etc,)
.