OBJECTIVE: Create a functional geometric box using a hard slab method that represents a specific

culture with carved design.

• Made from a templateMade from a template• Hard Slab ConstructionHard Slab Construction• Geometric – 3 or more walls Geometric – 3 or more walls

(NOT A SQUARE)(NOT A SQUARE)• Dimensions: min. 4” max. 6”Dimensions: min. 4” max. 6”

• Has FEET and sits evenly (not wobbly)Has FEET and sits evenly (not wobbly)• Has a LID that fitsHas a LID that fits• Represents a specific CULTURERepresents a specific CULTURE• Designs are CARVED into the clayDesigns are CARVED into the clay• Acrylic paint used Acrylic paint used

1)1) Make a paper template for boxMake a paper template for box2)2) Slab clay and cut pieces for wallsSlab clay and cut pieces for walls3)3) Assemble walls when clay is leather hardAssemble walls when clay is leather hard4)4) Add top and bottom to close formAdd top and bottom to close form5)5) Carve design representing the cultureCarve design representing the culture6)6) Sponge trimSponge trim7)7) Bisque FireBisque Fire8)8) Acrylic PaintAcrylic Paint9)9) Present to classPresent to class

Find 5 images of specific designs, patterns, Find 5 images of specific designs, patterns, motifs, or symbols that are found in art of the motifs, or symbols that are found in art of the culture or art movement you have chosen. culture or art movement you have chosen. a)a) Must be unique to the culture. Must be unique to the culture. b)b) Must be artistic in design - no words or general Must be artistic in design - no words or general

line/shape such as stars, hearts or smiley facesline/shape such as stars, hearts or smiley facesc)c) Not offensiveNot offensived)d) Can be a single symbol or a repeating pattern/motifCan be a single symbol or a repeating pattern/motife)e) PRINT OUT and bring inPRINT OUT and bring in

• Decoration will be carved into the slabsDecoration will be carved into the slabs• Top and sides of box will have carved designTop and sides of box will have carved design• Designs can be: Designs can be:

single elements single elements ororall-over patternall-over patternorormotif bandmotif band

• Make a TEMPLATE to use for Make a TEMPLATE to use for building your boxbuilding your box

• Box can’t be just a square – Box can’t be just a square – be creativebe creative

• You must have at least three You must have at least three wallswalls

• Shortest side at least 4”Shortest side at least 4”• Longest side at most 6”Longest side at most 6”• Assemble the template to Assemble the template to

test it out!test it out!

• Wedge and slab clayWedge and slab clay

• Put your clay on a Put your clay on a board and smooth board and smooth your clayyour clay

• Use your Templates to cut Use your Templates to cut the walls of your boxthe walls of your box

NOTE: you are only NOTE: you are only making the walls of your making the walls of your box at this pointbox at this point

• Your clay has to be Your clay has to be LEATHER HARD to assemble LEATHER HARD to assemble the walls, this means you the walls, this means you may need to blow dry your may need to blow dry your clayclay

SCORE and SLIP

Place walls together

DO you SEE THE DIFFERENCE?

These walls are all the same size. Look at how they are put together. One box is SQUARE and one is RECTANGLE.pay attention to how you construct your four walls as it will determine the final shape of your box!

Put an interior coil along all seams

Press seams together

Smooth the inside

Slab clay Measure around your box to

make the top and bottom.Place an interior coil and smooth

• Decide which Decide which designs you wish designs you wish to useto use

• Draw or trace the Draw or trace the designs using your designs using your research imagesresearch images

• Design will be Design will be carved into the carved into the box using a box using a variety of carving variety of carving toolstools

• Clay needs to be Clay needs to be beyond leather beyond leather hardhard

The lid HAS TO HAVE MOVEMENT!The lid HAS TO HAVE MOVEMENT!

Trace your lid lineTrace your lid line

Cut lid offCut lid off

• Hard slab buildingHard slab building• Box construction processBox construction process• Carving techniquesCarving techniques• Finishing techniques (lid, feet, handles)Finishing techniques (lid, feet, handles)• Learn about a specific cultureLearn about a specific culture• How to use imagery to convey an ideaHow to use imagery to convey an idea• Independent problem solvingIndependent problem solving