Slab Teapot

TEA POT Slab Construction Ceramics 2 Final

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Describe what your design is based on and construction process: My design is completely based off of one of Mr. P’s teapots. I chose that specific template because I like smaller teapots with a simple and cute design rather than a bulky one. I also wanted my teapot to look a lot softer in terms of its edges, which is why I ended up going with a cylinder shape. Because creating the shapes to create the pot was actually quite simple, I didn’t really run into any obstacles until I had to make the spout. Other than that, the rest of the learning aspect of the construction process can be traced back to the slab construction project from Ceramics I.

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Glaze Record: 3 coats of Celadon Jade as the base coat 3 coats of Potter’s Choice Oatmeal over the top half of Jade 4 coats of Western Gold on the lid and the handles

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Final Reflection

How did you feel about designing and creating your own work with very little teacher help? I felt a little uneasy at first, especially because we were open to creating whatever type of teapot we wanted, but once I knew what I wanted my design to look like, it definitely got easier. Even though majority of the construction process I did myself, I still had to ask for help at some points, either from other students or Mr. P, especially with the spout. Looking back, the project seemed like it should have been a lot simpler than I had perceived it to be at first, but I think that knowing there would be less guidance made it a lot more intimidating than it actually was. Did you feel abandoned or empowered that you had total control? I think that there were moments where I felt both because I wasn’t always sure if I was doing the right thing or not, but looking at the assignment as a whole, I realized that every aspect of it had already been previously taught before. The slab construction process and the glazing are two areas that we have repeatedly been practicing with, which makes sense as to why we should be able to create a teapot on our own.