Ceramic Whistles!

Paul Linhares

Ceramics - Another word

for clay

Pinch Pot- A method of forming pottery using a ball of clay and your fingers

                                            

 

                                              

Pinch Pot Birds and Pinch Pot Fish

                                                            

Greenware- Clay that has NOT been fired

Bisque- The firing done without glaze,

or clay after it has been fired once

Coil- The method which uses long snake like

structures to form a pot

Slab- A method of

building which requires

several flat pieces

Scoring- Roughing up the clay to attach another

piece

Slip- Liquid clay

that has the consistency

of mayonnaise

                                            

       

Wedging- The process of throwing the clay to release all the air pockets

Kiln- The oven like structure which heats at extremely high temperatures

Glaze- Chemicals which

when heated to

the proper temperature

form glass

Functional

Something that has purpose, and can be used to do something

Non- Functional

Something that does not have a purpose;

for example a sculpture that is just meant to

be looked at, but does not have a function

Abstract

An interpretation of something that does not

directly represent it

How the project will be GRADED…Ceramics Whistles

Product (Contents):• Create 1 FUNCTIONAL whistle…it must make a

noise on it’s own• 3 sketch ideas in journal before you begin!• Decorate the whistle using at least two different

textures/patters/designs• Whistle can be realistic or abstract• Whistle must be painted with color using glaze or

acrylic paints• Must have at least one added extremity, that was

attached after the initial whistle was built

Process (Craftsmanship):

• Final whistle must be a clean functional ceramic sculpture

• Final whistle should demonstrate the knowledge of basic ceramic skills and use of tools

• Designs and Textures must be well thought out and clean and clear

Studio time:• Stayed on task • Clean up!!! You will not leave to wash your

hands until the whole room is cleaned• Worked continuously throughout the class period• Make up any missed days: That means excused

or unexcused, 3 tardies = 1 absence