Coil Pot
Using a piece of clay rolled like a rope to create pottery.
step 1
Lay long piece of clay on table and begin rolling with fingertips.
step 2
As you roll forward, spread fingers apart. Repeat this process until coil is ½” thick.
step 3
Roll coil up tightly.
step 4
Scratch (score) coil and rub water on coil as you roll to ensure strong connections. Scoring is an important step in allowing the clay to adhere itself.
step 5
Continue rolling coil into a disc shape until desired base size is complete. Press scored sides together, without squishing or misshaping your clay.
step 6
Use same coiling method to build walls of pot by rolling coils on top of each other until desired height.
step 7
Use plastic knife to smooth coils on outside of pot and create a smooth outter edge.
step 8
Use knife and fingers to smooth inside of pot.
