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Making Water Font / Hanging Clay Basket


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To effectively work with the slab clay construction for this project (water font / hanging basket), roll 1/4" slab several hours in advance, place on a wooden board and cover with plastic to allow the clay to firm up a bit ("soft leather hard"). Make sure the back stays flat throughout the construction process to avoid warpage in the drying / firing.
Use template to cut slab to size
Smooth surfaces (Mud red rib)
Use miter to bevel edges -30 degree

Bevel where 2nd piece will joins

Miter second slab on one side
Score beveled edges
Slip the scored edges
Attache two slipped / scored parts

Place symmetrically& adjust curve
Use coil to reinforce joint
Attachment complete
Second view

Cut base for waved edge (optional)
Mark & begin scalloping the rim
Scalloping rim - close up
Define scallop rim further

Push scalloped rim out to desired angle
Define scallop to full length
Scalloping action - outside view
Optional tool to define scallop

Scallop design front view
Scallop design top view
Curving leaf pattern (tool used)
Attach leaves & make hanging holes

Optional design for commission
Glazing details
Dipping glaze (eggshell)
Holy water font - complete


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