Pinch Pots

     
        When creating my pinch pot, I had to "slip and score" to connect two of my pieces together.  To score I had to take a rib with zigzag to make line shapes on top of each separate piece. Then I used slip, or watered down clay to put on top of each piece to then connect them. It is very important to "slip and score" as it helps each piece being attached to each other to lock and stick together, to then not break apart when being dried. In addition to show manipulation of the clay I had to use symmetry. In order to show symmetry I had to make both sides and curves of my pot look the same. I was able to accomplish the curves by using a throwing stick and push out clay from the inside. Also through my pattern, I was able to use similar designs to show symmetry around the pot.  

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My Mother.

     My mom has been one of the most influential figures in my life. There is a quote by Edwin Hubbell Chapin that is able to describe a portion of how much my mom means to me, he said, " No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother's love. It shrinks not where man cowers, and grows stronger where man faints, and over wastes of worldly fortunes sends the radiance of its quenchless fidelity like a star." My mother is a blessing in my life, in which provides care even when I may not think I need it. She is always supporting and pushing me to become a better person, by finding appreciation for education and the opportunities God has given me. She gives me love, and even much more when I misbehave. By seeing her work long hours everyday to provide for my siblings and myself, I become full of hope, that one day I will be able to provide for her just as she is doing for me. She holds such an important place in my heart, that when I think of her not being part of my life I feel as if I will also die, just as the flowers do when Winter time comes along. My mom is like water as is to a plant, without it it is difficult to survive.