kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. I didn't see a link to a picture. Are you familiar with Stephen Lee's work? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 No image seen but to answer your question, yes you could build one pot ... Wait til it is cheese hard ... Cut if up / crack it ... any way you want and re-assemble it using slip made from the same clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Linfield Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. You might try slicing almost all the way through the pot when it is almost leather hard, let it dry further then slice all the way through. Make sure you low fire for a couple hours...OR.... put it in your oven and take it from 100F to 350F in 3 hours....Slow drying will help it to not crack further . Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Stephen Lee is the Director at the ARchie Bray and recently open a show in NYC. Some pieces were from this series http://www.ferringallery.com/images/display/Steven__Lee_Jar_with_Butterflies_front_8303_374.jpg Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Throws Pots Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Check out Jeff Campana's work. http://jeffcampana.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Check out Jeff Campana's work. http://jeffcampana.com/ Thanks for this link ... Terrific work and a most interesting process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Posted Today, 10:25 PM Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. You might try slicing almost all the way through the pot when it is almost leather hard, let it dry further then slice all the way through. Make sure you low fire for a couple hours...OR.... put it in your oven and take it from 100F to 350F in 3 hours....Slow drying will help it to not crack further . Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Posted Today, 10:25 PM Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks Cathy - that sounds manageble for me! Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. You might try slicing almost all the way through the pot when it is almost leather hard, let it dry further then slice all the way through. Make sure you low fire for a couple hours...OR.... put it in your oven and take it from 100F to 350F in 3 hours....Slow drying will help it to not crack further . Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Check out Jeff Campana's work. http://jeffcampana.com/ Thanks for this link ... Terrific work and a most interesting process. Thanks Chris - beautiful stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks Cathy - that sounds manageble for me! Hi - I am making my first coil pot - a bowl or maybe a vase - (I am new to this) and wanted to put a decorative crack penetrating the entire thickness (preferably just one if that is possible). I saw a youtube video of someone using a small hammer after it had been fired(?). The sides looked thin (maybe done on a wheel?) and she made a bigger crack than I would want to do. Should I think of switching to slab to control thickness? Would it be possible to cut the vase in 2 pieces and either intentionally put them back together unevenly before firing, or firing the 2 pieces and then gluing them back together unevenly? It would be a decorative piece and doesn't need to hold water. As you can see I know nothing about this so any info would be helpful! Thanks- PS- Here is a pic of the feeling I want for the pot, but maybe just one crack going up the bowl or vase. You might try slicing almost all the way through the pot when it is almost leather hard, let it dry further then slice all the way through. Make sure you low fire for a couple hours...OR.... put it in your oven and take it from 100F to 350F in 3 hours....Slow drying will help it to not crack further . Cathy Thanks Cathy - That sounds manageble for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgtys Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Stephen Lee is the Director at the ARchie Bray and recently open a show in NYC. Some pieces were from this series http://www.ferringal...nt_8303_374.jpg Marcia Thanks Marcia I learn alot form these great visuals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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