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Identity Box. Slab Construction. Identity Box. You will create a slab-constructed lidded box that tells us about you. On the outside, you will have imagery that people generally know about you - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Slab ConstructionIDENTITY BOX
• You will create a slab-constructed lidded box that tells us about you.
• On the outside, you will have imagery that people generally know about you
• On the inside, you will include images about you that may be surprising or that most people don’t know
about you. • You should have at least 2 completed images on the
inside and 3 on the outside• The box itself can be an image or item as well and
counts toward your 3 image minimum on outside
IDENTITY BOX
• When using slabs, you will roll out even, flat slabs of clay.
• Slabs should be around ½” thick – thinner will not be sturdy and thicker will be too heavy and clunky
• After you’ve cut out your slabs, you will need to wait a little bit for them to dry. This way, they will not
collapse when you put them together.• Lids should follow the same rule – wait until they are
a little more dry to fit them on top of the box.• All lids should have a foot (a little ring that goes
around the edge to keep the lid from sliding off).
CONSTRUCTING WITH SLABS
Image can act as your handle
EXAMPLES OF LIDDED BOXES
All imagery should be applied and raised, not drawn into the clay – though some decoration can be carved
IMAGERY
LIDS FLUSH WITH BOX
CREATIVE HANDLES
CONSIDER BOX SHAPE
NEGATIVE SPACE
When attaching slabs:1. Slab goes ON TOP of base
2. Always use slip and a small coil at the seam
SLAB CONSTRUCTION