BowlsPottery 1

Aesthetic Aspects of Your Bowls● What kind of attitude or feeling do you want your bowls to have? How will

you use foot, rim, curve to establish your idea? For example, a bowl that expresses comfort would look different than one that conveys elegance.

● What is the function of your bowl, and what considerations are necessary in form for this? e.g. size, shape of curve (offering, enclosing/containing)? Mixing bowls meant to contain liquid contents during stirring have a different shape than serving bowls that are meant to invite the hand to select something from the bowl.

● What personal content/tone/attitude do you want to express in your bowls? Choose the personal content you want to be expressed in your bowls.

Technical Goals1. Smooth, continuous curves from the center to the

rim. 2. Even wall thickness.3. Effective foot trimming or treatment.4. Trimming should be done to create even wall

thickness and stable footing for your bowl. 5. Produce a bowl of reasonable weight for its size,

and a bottom that is about the same thickness as the walls.

6. Glazing: effective glaze application, including a clean foot.

7. Bowls should be functional for your desired purpose.

What technical aspects can you consider about a bowl?RIM

Bowl is functional consider:

•Is the rim sturdy?

•Are the edges sharp and prone to chipping?

•Are the edges of the rim nicely rounded off?

What technical aspects can you consider about a bowl?FOOT

Does the size of the foot make the bowl look larger or smaller by comparison?•How does it help the design?•How does it help the stability?

What technical aspects can you consider about a bowl?CONTOUR

A bowl is a container.

•Consider the inside and outside contours.

What technical aspects can you consider about a bowl?

PROPORTION

Do you want it deep or wide?•What do the proportions say about the bowl's function?

Empty Soup Bowl Design

RIM:Medium rim to prevent chipping

PROPORTION: Deep for stew or chili to keep it hot

FOOT:Cut out feet for visual lift

DECORATION:Orange and blue, complementary colors for contrast, stamp for texture