Ceramics One:  Slab Container with a Fitted Lid

Assignment - Create a slab container which meets the following requirements:

 

• The container must display a clue that reveals its purpose.

• The box must contain carving, textures – additive and subtractive techniques

• The largest dimension of the container must measure between 5” to 7”, but not larger

• The container must have a secure lid.

• Glaze choices will enhance the design.

Before beginning, create sketches:

• Submit three preliminary sketches.  These will be graded.

• At least one sketch will be for a free form container (like a cloud).

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Slab construction instruction

 

Slab construction visual

 

Slab Lid options

 

This is an example of a slab container which is organic (not geometric)

This container features an interesting use of texture and a well integrated lid.  The artist hand carved the wood grain into the clay surface to achieve a realistic wood surface.  Also, notice that the lid is not a flat piece of clay, but has been shaped to create a half cylinder.

What an fun container!  Excellent use of design, color and a clever lid.  Also, notice that the artist designed this container to sits upward on its side!

Ok, here's another heart box.  I'm not often a fan of hearts, but the artist made this container her own! What makes this one clever is that it sends a message by the unique way the lid was cut out and the additive details were applied onto the surface.