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Additional clay and glaze paint
available in the Do Art Pottery
Studio Refill kit.
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Do Art Pottery Studio Refill #14596
• Air-dry clay
•Translucent glaze paint
•Paint brush
•Instructions and ideas
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Do Art Pottery Studio 14595
© Faber-Castell USA, Inc. • Cleveland, Ohio 44125 • www.fabercastell.com
Designed in USA • Made in China
Conforms to ASTM D-4236 • Non-toxic Safe for Children
History of Pottery
The first pottery wheels were invented more than 6,000 years ago. From
Egyptian pyramids to the ancient Aztecs, archeologists have uncovered
decorative and useful pottery artifacts from all around the world.
In the past, every dish, bowl and
decorative object had to be created
by hand; now, machines do most of
the work for us.
So where does clay come from? Clay
is a natural, fine grained material that is
dug from the earth. When exposed to
fire or extreme heat the clay becomes
rock hard.
Although natural clay is still used, the clay included in your kit is a synthetic
based clay that looks and feels just like natural clay.
Using the materials included in your kit, you will learn the basic techniques
of hand-sculpted pottery. Once you have mastered the basics, you are
ready to move on to the pottery wheel.
Here are some terms you will need to know
Pottery Wheel
– Machine used to throw pottery
Throwing
– Making a pot using a pottery wheel
Wedging
– Working the clay to get the air pockets out
Centering
– Positioning the clay symmetrically on the wheel
Opening
– Placing your fingers inside the center slab of clay to create a vessel
Foot
– Bottom of the pot
Lip
– Top edge of the pot
Trimming Tool
– String with handles used to remove the pot from the wheel
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Summary of Contents for Faber-Castell Do Art Pottery Studio
- Page 1 Foot Do Art Pottery Studio 14595 – Bottom of the pot © Faber-Castell USA, Inc. • Cleveland, Ohio 44125 • www.fabercastell.com – Top edge of the pot Designed in USA • Made in China Conforms to ASTM D-4236 • Non-toxic Safe for Children Trimming Tool –...
- Page 2 Contents Important Pottery Wheel Safety 1. Keep the battery compartment free from moisture. Never submerge your pottery wheel in water. The round plate and tool arm can be removed (needs 4 “C” batteries, not included) for cleaning. The machine should only be wiped off with a damp towel or sponge.
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Page 3: Getting Started
Getting Started Pinch Pots Continued... • To slow down the drying time, dampen your hands slightly and run them Working with clay can get messy, but getting messy is part of the fun. You will over your pot as your work. If the edges crack, apply a little water with your want to wear old clothes and your crafting apron. - Page 4 Coil Pots continued... Hand-sculpted Clay Since clay is so moldable, you can create almost any shape. You can make • You can leave the texture of the coils or smooth them with your fingers. whimsical animals, flowers, aliens, bugs, monsters, doll house miniatures, cartoon Let your pot dry overnight and then decorate with paint.
- Page 5 Using your Pottery Wheel Using your Pottery Wheel While working the wheel, it may be Centering the clay on the wheel - easier to stand. Find a table that will This is a very important step. Place let you work comfortably at the wheel. the clay in the center of the wheel.
- Page 6 Using your Pottery Wheel Painting Your Piece CAUTION: If the clay gets too wet it may come off of the wheel. If this happens, When your piece is completely dry it’s ready to paint. You can use your white gather up the clay and roll it over paper towels to slightly dry it. Clean off the paint as a base paint or you can paint directly onto the clay.