create a sculpture You’ll need: newspaper masking tape a cylindrical mold cotton canvas 2 lbs of air-dry clay (white, red, or gray) wire clay cutting tool loop tools scoring tools ribs needle tool ruler rolling pin ¼ inch thick wooden slats small board or tray so pot can be moved plastic grocery bag spray paint or sealer (optional)
The scale of your pot depends on the size of mold you choose. A functional pot is easy to hold in your hands and large enough to hold items found in the home. Your pot should do the same. Plan the surface design or texture before you begin. Gather all items you need before opening the clay. Read through the project instructions before you begin to better plan your own design. Size: 2-8 inches in diameter and less than 12 inches tall for best results.
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Plastic tubing, plastic food containers, or metal cans can be used as molds. Select containers that have straight sides so that the mold can be removed. Select containers that are the diameter that you want your pot to be. The clay will shrink during the drying stages. The container that you choose should be taller than the pot you make around it.
Wrap the container in two sheets of newspaper and secure with masking tape. The newspaper will help you to remove the container after the pot is formed. You will pull the container from the formed pot. The newspaper will stick to the inside of the clay pot. It can then be pulled from the clay easily.
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