Materials needed:
-2-3kgs of clay
-Small wooden sculpting tool
-Wooden pottery comb or scorer
-Trimming Tools
-Glazes (2x or more)
1. **Throwing the Vase:** I start by throwing the vase on the pottery wheel, brining it to the desired form.
2. **Adding Coils:** Once the basic shape is formed, I add coils to the outside. To attach them securely, I use a wooden tool. This tool not only helps in attaching the coils but also adds texture, enhancing the vase’s design. Remember, pinching the coils onto the pot with the wooden tool allows the clay particles to bond together, giving you a stronger connection.
3. **Using Slip or Scoring:** You can use a bit of slip on the outside of the vase before attaching the coils. Slip acts as a glue, ensuring a firm attachment. Alternatively, you can score the vase, creating a rough surface for better adhesion. If the vase is still wet. Slip will not be needed
4. **Drying:** After throwing and trimming. You’ll need to dry the vase. This step is crucial. Due to the varying thicknesses created by the coils, it’s important to slow down the drying process. Cover the vase with a plastic bag to regulate the moisture. If you notice that the top part of the vase is drying faster than the base, lightly spray it with a water gun to maintain even drying.
5. **Bisque Firing and Glazing:** After the vase has dried completely, it goes into the bisque kiln for its first firing. This process hardens the clay, making it ready for glazing. I then apply the base glaze to the vase. To highlight the coils and add depth to the design, I use a second cover glaze specifically on the coils. This additional glaze not only separates the coils visually from the base glaze but also enhances the overall aesthetic of the vase. This can be done with a brush or slip trailer.
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