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Here is the coil pot that I’m working on in my ceramics class right now. It stands about 14.5” tall and is made of about 30 coils. I have about 20 hours into this right now and it’s due the 23rd. I don’t know how I will get it done in time but I am really going to try my best. The design on the outside is taken from a painting that I did a few semesters ago. I was thinking it would be somewhat easy, but it’s proving to be much more challenging than I thought. I am really pleased so far with how William the Hippo has come out! I am also showing a photo of the replica of William so that you guys can see where I got my idea from. William is a piece of Egyptian faience (dated around 1891-1885 B.C.)

If you guys are interested, I’ll post more process photos as I am working on this pot and also post the final piece when I am done.

I never really thought I would enjoy working with clay but I really am enjoying this project. I didn’t care so much for building the coil pot, but I really love carving into it and adding to it to achieve my design. It’s pretty amazing! I can’t wait to fire and glaze this :o)