Lesson Goals and Objectives:
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using self to create naturalistic features.
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expressive sculptural surfaces.
Standards/Learning:
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students.
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development.
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ceramic form without collapsing.
Supplies:
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AMACO® Sculpture and
Raku No. 27-M or
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Underglazes
and assorted glazes
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Instructions:
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styles and the preliminary sketches in mind.
2. Start construction by cutting a ;at slab base to
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hole in its center for air to escape.
;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; slabs or coils, or a combination of both. Always “stitch” or mesh seams together well. ;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; coaxing the walls while supporting with the other hand. ;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; internal structures to help support the weight hrough construction and ;ring. ;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; a “chevron” tilted up. 7. Once the neck has set up enough to support he weight of the head, continue to build up until reaching the hairline. At this point, before enclosing the head, the features hould be modeled and sculpted. Push out
the eyebrows and nose from the inside. Cut
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nose, and then add a strip of clay to create
the desired size and shape.
8. After the features have all been completed,
close up the head by building it a little
pointier than desired, then seal it up tightly.
Gently paddle into shape.
9. Sculpt the shape of the hair, and texture with
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outside of the bust if desired although it is best
to texture or add elements while building.
;0. Velvet Underglazes may be applied to the
bust before bisque ;ring as an “under painting”
or for ;nal decoration.
;;. Allow the sculptures to dry slowly and evenly
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; 2. Apply low ;re AMACO® glazes in the style and
palette of the chosen artist.
; 3. Glaze ;re to Cone 05.
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