Ceramic Clay Pinch Pots

Let the pot dry completely before firing it or baking it.

Ceramic clay pinch pots.

Pinching ceramics is usually the first thing taught in a beginning pottery class because it requires very few tools and is a great way to get familiar with the properties of clay and the process of making ceramics. A pinch pot is a simple form of hand made pottery produced from ancient times to the present. To begin choose a clay to use. Pinch pots can range from chunky substantial pieces to very thin walled and delicate pieces.

Next form the pinch pot by rolling the clay into a ball and thinning out the walls with your fingers. But that doesn t mean you can t make sophisticated pottery forms with the pinch pot technique. See more ideas about pinch pots clay pinch pots ceramic pinch pots. Press the thumb into the center half way to the bottom.

Use just your fingers first the thumb and then all the fingers to create a fish a bird a dragon a turtle a liz. Most pinched pottery is less than 6 inches in diameter but it can be larger. Stay tuned for the next video which shows how to add pieces to the pinch pot to make a creature. Mar 4 2013 explore ann whatley s board pinch pot ideas followed by 1431 people on pinterest.

Pinch pots are some of the oldest archaeological artifacts found on the planet. There are different clay types that have different firing requirements and can be used in different ways. The pinching method is to create pottery that can be ornamental or functional and has been widely employed across culture. Pinch pots may be small but they allow your creativity full rein.

The most simple technique to realize a little animal with clay is the pinch pot.