TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURERequirements:

Body slab must be 5”tall x 13”long

Handle- rolled coil or extruded

Made of 1 slab

Glazed completely

Strong use of Texture

Name & Period on bottom

Complete Grade Sheet

TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURE1. Measure rectangle for template 5” x 13”

2. Cut template from construction paper

3. Wedge more clay than you need

4. Flatten edge/ use slab roller as directed

5. Lightly trim around template

6. Embed texture but avoid top 1” rim of mug

7. Rib slab to prevent cracks later

TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURE8. Bevel 45 degrees- both ends: over & undercut

9. Slip & Score edges

10. Turn vertical & overlap/ tack seam

11. Blend seam on inside

12. Turn upside down and Score edges

13. Squeeze bottom forming equilateral triangle

14. Pinching in to form 3 legs

TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURE15. Create ‘button’ shape to plug center of bottom/ stamp if desired

16. Support bottom & blend inside

17. Fill inside corners with beads of clay

18. No air pockets!

19. Inside should be clean

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TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURE20. Check for level feet/ no rocking

21. Support while stretching clay outward from inside/ emphasize texture

22. Support your seam

23. DO NOT over stretch rim/ round

24. Make handle so it dries w/mug No sharp edges Look at from all directions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhvjVXVf_BQ

TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURE25. Turn upside down

26. Cover mug and handle w/plastic overnight

27. When it is leather hard continue

28. Brush out tool marks

29. Slip and Score for handle

attach handle/ support mug wall

trim as needed/ add coils from trim if needed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjyfTfmWECc

TRIPOD MUG WITH TEXTURE30. Use wet fingers or a sponge to smooth rim

31. Name & Period on bottom

32. Place on Green ware shelf

33. Post bisque firing: glaze completely except foot bottom

34. Post Glaze firing: complete grade sheet

35. Turn in