Lesson 3: The Coil Method
Well, here we are again to try another way of creating pottery. Building with coils is very diverse and produces many unique styles of vases, bowls, and bottles. The coils may remain exposed if you prefer that look or smoothed out to thoroughly erase them. You can blend the coils together to make a new texture or add a surface shape or design and attach it to the surface.
The photos on the right were student samples of the coil method. The top two were just bisque fired and not glazed. The third one was fired with a clear glaze.
In the fourth photo, the coils were pressed upward with a wooden tool to create a new texture.
I found an excellent Youtube video showing the coil method in detail. I have added the video for you to enjoy. The link is on the right above Lesson 3, or click the link below.
Well, here we are again to try another way of creating pottery. Building with coils is very diverse and produces many unique styles of vases, bowls, and bottles. The coils may remain exposed if you prefer that look or smoothed out to thoroughly erase them. You can blend the coils together to make a new texture or add a surface shape or design and attach it to the surface.
The photos on the right were student samples of the coil method. The top two were just bisque fired and not glazed. The third one was fired with a clear glaze.
In the fourth photo, the coils were pressed upward with a wooden tool to create a new texture.
I found an excellent Youtube video showing the coil method in detail. I have added the video for you to enjoy. The link is on the right above Lesson 3, or click the link below.
Remember to set up your work space before you begin, and wedge your clay balls before rolling out the coils. The most important points to remember are:
- try to make your coils a uniform thickness
- be sure to rough up or score the coils and brush on slurry (slip clay) before you attach each coil.
- press each coil firmly to the coil below to ensure stability and avoid dried coils from popping off.
- whatever plan you have in your mind, try to create it with a variety of coils, and experiment with their endless flexibility to form new shapes and designs. Have fun with your own very unique creation.
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