7th and 8th grade students in my Ceramics classes have been refining their pinch technique while making a "double-pinch" into a skull. They are finishing up the sculpting part of the process and now covering their skull with two coats of underglaze. The next part of the process will involve scratching designs into the colored surface (sgraffito) to reveal the light colored clay beneath. They will finish the pieces with a clear coat of glaze that will help to create a lot of contrast for their designs and adding a glossy finish. Here are some photos of the art studio while the kids are in-process on their pieces. I will add more when the pieces are finished.
UPDATE: NOV 7th. Below are some photos of the finished pieces (scroll to the bottom).
UPDATE: NOV 7th. Below are some photos of the finished pieces (scroll to the bottom).