Soft Slab Introduction

Objectives:

• To experiment with soft slabs to create a mug/cup

Materials:

• Clay
• Sponge
• Watered-down clay (slip)
• Ceramic tools

Procedure:

1. Roll a slab of clay out
2. Create a paper outline of the shape of clay you want to make and trace the shape out on the slab of clay
3. OR stick a rolling pin through a ball of clay and roll out your mug
4. Form your mug/cup
5. Decorate it using decorating techniques