CONCEPT DRAWING
TEMPLATE LAID OUT
Template printed out to 32" x 32" and mounted to foam core. Template is then cut into sections which will be hand-built individually.
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 1
First section showing internal and sidewall slab construction. Clay body used, Minnesota Clay Number 7# earthenware.
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 2
Section two construction using combination of slab and pinch construction.
SECTION ONE & TWO ROUGH FINISH
Two sections completed, these will now slow dry for 2-3 weeks. Final surface smoothing will then be done along with surface design.
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 3
Sections three and four using combination of slab and pinch construction.
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
Construction on sections have bee completed. Piece will now be allowed to dry slowly for 2-3 weeks.
SURFACE TREATMENT STUDY
Surface treatment study by Eric Pilhofer. Black stain with natural clay.
SCULPTURE BONE DRY WITH SMOOTHED SURFACE
28" x 29 1/2"