Sunday, September 22, 2024

Wall Hanging Pocket -2

 Wall Hanging Pocket -2

You Must :

Bring one and or donate a box of" Zipper Gallen Storage Bag" by Next Art Class. 
Clay Corner 

Canvas and water spread bottles 


Slip in Clay:  two jars per table 
 Clay Cart and Clay Sitting Board 


Tools on the demonstration table 
Student's tools
Craft Sticks 
Modeling Tools 
Pin Tools
Carving tools 

Teacher's tools and chair


Greenware 

How to design an useful wall hanging slab pocket ?
Rubric:

1. Determine the Functionality

Start by deciding what the wall pocket will be used for

Key holder: A small pocket near the entrance for keys.

Mail or message holder: A larger pocket for mail, notes, or small notebooks

Planter: A pocket that holds small plants, such as succulents.

Utensil holder: A kitchen pocket for spatulas, whisks, or other small tools.

Key considerations for functionality:

  • Depth and Hight of Pocket(2 inches deep and 2.5 inches or more  tall ). Make sure the pocket is deep enough to hold the intended items securely but not so tall and deep that it becomes difficult to remove objects.
  • Ease of AccessDesign the pocket holes ( one or tow hole) so that items can be easily placed and removed from the wall .
  • Size of the Back Slab is 5x5 inches

2. Location of the Wall Pocket

  • EntranceA key holder might have a welcoming word carved into it, like “Home” or “Welcome.”
  • Kitchen: If it’s a utensil or recipe holder, the pocket might have a more rustic or culinary theme.
  • Office: A pocket for pens or notes could have a sleek, professional design, maybe with words like "Inspiration" or "Focus."

3. Shape and Design Style


  • Geometric Shapes: Think cubes, cylinders, or rectangles. This gives the piece a modern, minimalist feel. Rectangular  pockets:
  • Organic Shapes: Consider forms inspired by nature, like leaves, animals, or abstract curves. These can make the pocket feel more artistic and unique.A leaf-shaped pocket
  • Animal designsCreate a pocket in the shape of an animal, like a fish, bird, or turtle, where the body forms the pocket.

4.  Techniques

A. Score and Slip Technique:

  • Use this technique to securely join the pocket to the back slab. Scoring and slipping the attachment points ensures that the pocket won’t come loose once fired.

B. Additive Techniques:

  • Add details to your design by attaching extra clay pieces, such as handles, decorative shapes (flowers, animals, etc.), or embellishments like small 3D shapes.

C. Subtractive Techniques:

  • Carve or stamp textures into the clay for added visual interest. This could include:
    • Carving patterns: Decorative lines or shapes that enhance the overall theme.
    • Relief carving: Adding raised designs, like leaves or waves, for extra depth.
    • Cut-out designs: Carve out sections to add artistic flair, such as holes or patterns.

D. Structure and Stability:

  • Clay Thickness: Make sure the slab has an even thickness (around 1/4 inch /pencil width ) for structural integrity. Thicker walls might make the pocket too heavy, while thinner walls might be fragile.

5. Underglaze and Glaze Application:

  • Underglaze: Apply three even coats of underglaze to add color and detail. This could highlight the carvings, textures, or other design elements.
  • Clear Glaze: Finish with three coats of clear glaze to add shine and make the pocket waterproof and durable. Be sure to apply the glaze evenly to avoid uneven surfaces.

6. Craftsmanship:

  • Smooth Edges: Make sure all edges are smooth to avoid sharp or jagged parts that could be dangerous or uncomfortable to touch.
  • Refined Surfaces: Ensure that the form is carefully planned and executed. Avoid dents, bumps, or irregularities that might compromise the appearance or function.
  • Even Thickness: Keep the slab and pocket walls consistent in thickness for a more polished look and better durability.

8. Sketch and Plan:

  • Draw Multiple Views: Sketch your design from different angles (front, side, top) to plan the layout of the pocket, the hanging mechanism, and decorative elements.
  • Add Notes: Make sure to add notes on dimensions, where the pocket will be located, and how it will function. This helps you visualize the final design.


Make a model out of paper. Create paper stencils . 


Place  guided strips on both sides of the clay to help you achieve an even thickness of
slab of 1/4 thickness.  
 

Create paper stencils for the box's sides.

Trace/cut with a pin tool.

Remove the leftovers first.
ach slabs



Score and slip
Use a pin tool to score the edges of the slabs that are going to be joined.
Apply slip to scored areas

Make sure you score and slip both joining surfaces.
Carefully join the sides.



You will know you have a good bond when most of the slip has squeezed out and the pieces will not slide back and forth easily.

Wait another day to join the 4th piece. So the last slab is firm enough to be joined together. 


use folded paper towel and place in the pocket to add support to the 4th slab. 



Use a flat modeling tool to smooth the joined pieces.


Add a coil in the corners to make seams stronger. Gently press the coil into the corner.


Smooth the corners.

















Sunday, September 15, 2024

Wall Hanging Slab Pocket

Wall Hanging Slab Pocket

Objective:

1. Students learn how to build a 3D form or sculpture using a flat 2-D shapes cut from a clay slab. 

2. Students will review and use slipping and scoring method. 

3. Students will review and learn new techniques for adding details and textures.


1.  Have a Pocket 



2. have an organic form or geometric form
2. Have a form: Organic  or Geometric 



3. Have interesting shapes




3. Build add -on additions


4. Have subtractive textures 


5.  painting concept for ceramic: Color choices: Less is more





6. Have a positive word

Welcome: front entrance
Kitchen : Yummy
Living room: Sweet Home
Office: Smile

 Rubric Worksheet

1. Be creative with the wall hanging pocket to represent the title and the big idea for your sculpture. In your big idea, you convey your perspective of making this wall hanging sculpture following the listed components below.

A. Which wall will the wall slab hanging sculpture be located on? 

B. Who will be using it? Will this be a gift? 

          C. What is the function of this wall hanging sculpture?

  D. Why is this clay design important to you?

E. What would be the positive message/ word on the sculpture?


2. Sculpt a slab wall hanging pocket within a size of 5X5 inches by using the score and slip technique. 

3. Provide evidence of the additive clay techniques.

4. Provide evidence of using the subtractive clay techniques.

5. Well apply 3 coats of underglaze on the bisqueware EVENLY. 

6. Well apply 3 coats of clear glaze to make the sculpture shiny and waterproof.

7. Great Craftsmanship: Nothing jagged or it will be sharp. Edges are smoothly refined. The form is carefully planned. Walls are even thickness. Joining is secure and hidden. All surfaces are smooth without careless bumps, dented remarks and scars. The final clay sculpture is built with standing balance without wobbles.


Step 1:

Sketch a draft within the size 5x5




Monday, May 13, 2024

Fold Paper drawing Challenges

 How do you improve your drawing skills?


                                         



Did you like the" 10 minutes, one minute and 10 seconds" art challenge? 


What do you think Ms. Hsieh wanted you to learn from this art challenge?

Google Classroom assignment:
Part 2: 
Watch this video for how to sketch your idea on the paper. 
My Draft:

Sketch a draft for your idea.
Submit your draft and name the title.
Discussion: 
What is your idea?
A Big Mouth Animal?
A stretched and opened object?




















How many folds in your picture?
What is the hidden surprise?
What is the background? 
Do you draw for at least 10 minutes? If not, add more details.

Steps:
1. Answer the worksheet
2. Fold the paper
3. Draw the image
4. Sharpie the image
5. Color the final artwork
6. Make it into a GIF or a Slide 
Draft Steps: 
1. Fold your piece of paper in half, widthwise. Fold back one or both of the two edges opposite from the first fold. 
folded paper
2. Draw the sweet, gentle animal with pencil on the folded paper, being careful where the fold is: you want to make sure the mouth looks good closed, but that it also will look terrifyingly fierce when you open up the paper.
3. Add the animal body, hidden surprise, and a background.



Part 3
Submit Google slide or a picture of a GIF 
Option 1: You can submit a slide
In the final slide, you must have:
*Before colored and After colored pictures 
*When it is close and open 
*A title 














      Option 2:  Submit a GIF made from GIFMaker .me
    You do not want to sign in, to make a GIF.  You can watch the steps below. However, It works for my computer but it may not work for you. Submit a slide is perfectly fine. Please do not use any app that requires you to sign in. It might not be safe. 
    Title : Monster  Hambeurger


    1. go GIFMaker. me and click on "upload images " 
     2. upload the close and open picture 
     3. Canvas size keep it 100%; the animation speed is 1550 and repeat times makes it 0
    4.   first,  Click on Create GIF Animation
          then Click on View the GIF

    5. Drag the picture to your desktop. You can submit the GIF to me. If this is not working than submit a slide is a great option.

    The Artwork options:
    Options 1The big mouth of animals







     Option 2:  It can be made from any objects/ subjects 



    Somethings can be opened up or stretched out like a box, a hamburger,  a window, a door, a suitcase, a bag, a house, a cooking pot, a car, a cake, ...














    You can fold papers a couple times to make special effects