Project Description
A coil pot is a pot made by layering clay coils in order to make the shape of the pot.
Artist Research
We looked at various types of coil pots from different regions like Africa, and South and Central America.
Process Work
Reflection Questions
-What techniques did you learn while creating your coil pot project?
I rolled out coils to layer them on to the pot, and I used slipping and scoring to make sure they were securely attached.
-To a new ceramicist, what are three suggestions you'd give them to improve their coil-making technique?
To make sure you have enough space to use your entire hand to roll the coil so that it does not become square. Also, make sure you evenly roll all parts of the coil.
-Based on the cultural examples of coil pots you saw (Native American, African, contemporary, etc.) what were you most drawn to when creating your coil pot?
I liked the smooth outsides of the African pots that were used to carry water, which is reflected in my piece.
-What was your greatest success with your coil pot project? Why do you think you were so successful?
I was able to build a reasonably large pot with a tall height without it breaking or falling over. I attribute this to slipping and scoring which added strength to the pot.
-What aspects of your coil project do you think you could have improved upon? How would you go about doing this?
I think I could have improved upon is uniform coil size and thickness. I could do this by taking more time to make the coils and evenly rolling them out.
-Find a ceramic artist you like online (via Facebook, Instagram, Google, etc.). What do you like about this artists work? What inspiration could you draw from his/her work? Include an image of a piece you like.
I liked the ceramic work of Kevork Cholakian because of the way he paints it to make it look like something it is not. I could draw inspiration on how I glaze and decorate my creations.
I rolled out coils to layer them on to the pot, and I used slipping and scoring to make sure they were securely attached.
-To a new ceramicist, what are three suggestions you'd give them to improve their coil-making technique?
To make sure you have enough space to use your entire hand to roll the coil so that it does not become square. Also, make sure you evenly roll all parts of the coil.
-Based on the cultural examples of coil pots you saw (Native American, African, contemporary, etc.) what were you most drawn to when creating your coil pot?
I liked the smooth outsides of the African pots that were used to carry water, which is reflected in my piece.
-What was your greatest success with your coil pot project? Why do you think you were so successful?
I was able to build a reasonably large pot with a tall height without it breaking or falling over. I attribute this to slipping and scoring which added strength to the pot.
-What aspects of your coil project do you think you could have improved upon? How would you go about doing this?
I think I could have improved upon is uniform coil size and thickness. I could do this by taking more time to make the coils and evenly rolling them out.
-Find a ceramic artist you like online (via Facebook, Instagram, Google, etc.). What do you like about this artists work? What inspiration could you draw from his/her work? Include an image of a piece you like.
I liked the ceramic work of Kevork Cholakian because of the way he paints it to make it look like something it is not. I could draw inspiration on how I glaze and decorate my creations.