For extra credit I made a tall vase that widens at the top and has an outreaching lip. To add to the height of this project I had to practice choking. I also focused a lot on keeping my project centered as it got taller. The two different values of glaze create a nice sense of contrast. I made the glaze more "runny" on the lip in order to show the movement. The simple form and complex glaze create a sense of balance. The dark blobs of glaze remind me of dark clouds in the sky and create a sense of gloominess to the project.
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For my choice project I decided to make a bowl that is pretty narrow at the bottom and only begins to really widen at the very top edge, creating a deep bowl. In order to make this bowl I really focused on making sure I was compressing the lip and giving the lip a nice shape at the end. The contrast between the different values of the glazes I used makes the project more interesting. The two different glazes also contrasted in texture as the white fired more smooth and the black came out more rough. Although the two glazes contrast a sense of unity is also created by the blending of the two colors in the middle of the bowl. The darkness of the black side of the bowl gives it a sense of mystery while the white gives it a sense of purity.
For my pedestal bowl I created a normal sized bowl with fairly tall walls and put it on top of an about 2 1/2 inch cylinder. One skill I had to use in order to make this was slipping and scoring the two pieces together as well as using the calipers to make sure the two pieces fit together. I emphasized the form of the pedestal bowl by using a contrasting color on the inside of the bowl. It was important to make sure the cylinder for the bowl was correctly proportionate to the bowl in order to create a balanced look for the project. The black color on the outside of the project creates a sense of darkness and mystery while the bright orange inside brings a pop of happy color.
For my lidded project I created a small, fairly simple base with a prominent lip and an inset lid. In order to create a lid that was the correct proportion and fit my project I had to use the calipers to measure. I also had to practice making a nob by opening all the way down to the bat and closing the center back up. Because my project was pretty simple in form I only used one color to glaze it in order to compliment that simplicity. To create a sense of unity between the lid and the base project I used the same glaze on both. The greenish/grey color of the glaze gives the project a natural, yet gloomy feel.
This is my tall project that is about 5 inches tall and 2-3 inches wide. I attempted this project many times and this was the best I could create, despite the fact that it is not extremely tall. Every time I tried to make this project it would end up getting off centered. I learned that this was happening because the wall was thicker on the top than the bottom, so to create this project successfully I had to practice pulling the wall more carefully, using even pressure throughout the entire pull and going all the way to the top. I also practiced the skill of choking and compressing the lip. The form of this project is fairly simple so to compliment it I used a more complex glaze. I dipped it in multiple different shades of green and blue as well as dripping some white down the sides. While I did use many different glazes they are all very similar in value and together create a sense of harmony. Because the glaze colors I used are all cool tones it creates a very relaxed feel to the project.
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