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Clay Slab

Plate/Platter

ASSIGNMENT 1:

         Create a clay slab plate/platter

Steps:

Roll out clay
Cover plate with wet paper towel
Lay clay onto toweling on plate
Smooth, cut excess clay, smooth
Add rim

Grade 1

Follow directions
Craftsmanship

ASSIGNMENT 2:

         Design a botanical theme for your platter.

Steps:

Use web sites in virtual share to Research bird, flower or butterfly. Need botanical name, common name and image
Trace plate shape onto paper. Plan plate painting. Common and botanical names must be part of design.

Grade 2

Botanical name and common name
Image and design
Underglaze color

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