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In this installment of the Ceramic Arts Daily Presents video series, Paul Donnelly shares his varied techniques for making pottery that functions well both aesthetically and in use. Using his tea trays – a cup and saucer set with an expanded tray for a snack or a spoon – as examples, Paul demonstrates how he works from idea, to design, to construction to create practical, yet beautiful objects. Paul begins on the wheel, his preferred method for forming vessels, and demonstrates how to create a “double volume” in which the interior of the form is different from the exterior. With attention to shape, form, and proportion, he explains his trimming and handle-making processes, as well as how he activates his surfaces with carving and sprigging techniques. Paul also explains how he uses variable molds for slip casting, which can be reconfigured into a number of shapes and allow for continual exploration of form and shape. The variety in Paul’s methods provides something for everyone!
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Throwing Cups
Chapter2 - Trimming Cups
Chapter 3 - Decorating Cups
Chapter 4 - Handles
Chapter 5 - Making a Saucer Tray
Chapter 6 - Making a Slipcast Tray
Conclusion
Total runtime: approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes
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About the Author
Paul Donnelly
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