Sculpture Class #9

Great class tonight!  Next week is the last class and I assume we will be putting all of the finishing touches on our pieces.  Tonight we had to slice the sculpture in half (yikes!) and scoop out most of the clay from the inside.  I was told that if you didn't scoop out the clay, (a) it would take forever to dry and (b) would explode in the kiln.  After you finish slicing/scooping, you prepare a mixture called a "slip" with vinegar and clay and smoosh it all together - it is the glue that you use to put the 2 pieces back together.  Then you seal the seam.  The teacher needed someone's sculpture to use for the demo - so I offered.  Pretty smart, non?  I believe it will take approximately 2-3 months for the sculpture to dry before they fire it.  And it could still crack/fall apart.  Teacher is still telling us not to fall in love with our sculptures!

Here is a look at tonight's slicing and scooping: