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Functional Ceramics
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Functional works focusing strongly on form are the majority of these tureens. Seventy-five ceramists show work of diversified styles ranging from the classical and anglo-Japanese traditional to recent pop, sculptural, and conceptual trends.
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The first project deals with all aspects of making jars including the method of shaping the rim of a cylinder to hold a lid. Also covered is the proper technique for measuring jar openings and lids using a potter's caliper.
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The tea-pot project combines the handle and lid techniques and combines them with a pouring spout. The piggy-bank video project gives the student several suggestions on ways to create this popular item.
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This video contains important information on basic techniques used to trim leather-hard pottery, form a functional pouring spout on a pitcher, and create and attach a handle to a pitcher.
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A great handle is capable of making an ordinary pot exceptional! Learn a variety of handle making techniques that will take your work into a new realm. Handles are pulled, thrown, hand built, altered and discussed.
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Learn to prepare handles for lids, plates and bowls, baskets and teapots. You will begin with cane preparation and progress to some simple cane additions, finishing with one of the most complex forms—the teapot.
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While sharing his reasons for making functional pottery, his influences as well as his perspectives on life, family and camaraderie, Matt Long demonstrates his techniques for making his signature cups, whiskey jugs, hip flasks, bourbon bottles and more.
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In Part I of this video, Virginia demonstrates how to make a folded cup, an embossed slab box, and a tall folded vase.
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In Part II of this video, Virginia demonstrates how to make a coil bowl with inlaid glaze or slip, a simple plate with a carved design, and a folded serving dish.
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