Coil Vase Ceramics 1 Vocabulary : Coils- forming clay into longlengths of even thickness. Then adding then to the top of each other. Hollowing- process of removing clay from inside of a piece till it is a thickness that can be fired. Scoring – Indentations made in clay with a tool. A step used to cement two pieces together. Slip- Clay diluted with water to a creamy consistency, used to bind two pieces of clay together. Instructional Strategies/Activities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make A Base Flatten clay with rolling pin - ½" (1.3 cm) thick Create Clay Coil - roll out from small balled up clay until ½" thick with moistened hands. Joining Clay- Rough edge of base and coil with scoring tool. Apply slip with brush to base. Gently press coil to base. Continue to Add Coils- Place next coil on top of first. Use same joining method. Shaping the Walls-The pot's shape may be curved outward or inward depending on placement of coils. Try various changes like braiding coils, or twisting into shapes. Add other think to it if desired. Assessment: Student is able to: Describe the coil pot building process and apply this understanding to an actual coil pot. Demonstrate good craftsmanship through the final appearance and construction of pot Create personal symbols and unified design with decorating technique. 10 pts – Clean up and care of materials 10pts – Participation 20 pts – Planning of structure 20 pts – Use of methods 20pts – symbolism and motifs 20pts –Craftsmanship /100