September 7, 2001, Newsletter Issue #54: Variations on pinch pots : shells
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Variations on pinch pots 2 shells
Once you have the sphere (joined and smoothed), gently pull the ends out into points,
by rubbing and compressing the clay with your fingers. Do this on both ends. Flatten
the base by gently banging it on a wooden or cloth surface. Take a ruler and press it
into the clay on the fattest end, to form a spiral, go around the spiral with your fingers
pinching the clay to form the conical end of the shell.
Leave the form to become leather hard, then with a sharp bladed knife, slice the
length of the shell from the base of the conical decoration to the very end, approx.2cm
from base. Gently fold the base in on itself to form the bottom of the shell, and pull
the top flap out and curve it and press it to form the top of the shell.
Sponge and smooth, and itīs ready for bisquing!
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