In this post, an excerpt from the Ceramics Monthly archive, Andrew shares how he makes a box using paper templates for ceramics. With Andrew's technique, you can develop great new forms! PS: Check out the May issue of Ceramics Monthly to see Andrew finish this form and learn how he refines his surfaces and adds color to the piece.
The template for a box is relatively simple because the sides have no curvature. I like to make the top of the box larger than the bottom so that the sides gently slope downward at a slight angle.
I assemble the slabs to form the bottom and sides of the box using slip 3 , and rib the joints together on the outside of the box using a serrated rib 4. Next, I add coils to the joints on the inside of the box and smooth the coils using my finger and water.
I place the slab that will become the lid onto the walls of the box and rib it into the form, smoothing and rounding it to create a domed lid 5.
I allow the lid to set up, wrapped in plastic, overnight or until it holds its convex shape when flipped over see 6. Next, I take the lid off the box, lay it on a piece of foam, and score the edges. I flip the lid over and attach it to the top of the walls 6 with slip and rib the sides of the lid to round them into the body of the box.
If needed, I add a coil to fill in any gaps between the lid and sides 7. I blend the coil into the surface, then texture the entire surface with a serrated rib.
Now I can decide on the size of the lid and make a template out of tag board to help draw a straight line around the box. Using a banding wheel, and keeping the angle of the knife consistent, I follow the line until the top is separated from the bottom 8. I flip the lid upside down onto a piece of foam, and roll out a coil to finish the joint inside the lid 9. Next, I use a serrated tool to refine the newly cut edges of the lid and box.
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