Slab Built BoxesSlab Built BoxesLeather hard and soft slab constructionLeather hard and soft slab construction
Step One
Choose a Theme or Design
Lisa Abate
Red Fox Metal Design
Colorado Art Studio
Karen van Price
Farraday Newsome
Jaren Stroback
Cindy Couling
Janey Skeer
Student work from East Chapel Hill
Step 2Step 2Create box form out of
paper or cardboardCreate box form out of
paper or cardboard
Text
Tape your pattern together to create a mock up of your
design
Step 3Roll out slabs
Texture and/or smooth
Cut your pattern out of clay (your paper box is you pattern)
Layer between dry paper towels and boards for straight slabs
Or use while soft for curved forms
Make your Box
If box is square or rectangular Bevel the edges!
Remember to Score and Slip!
Don’t forget to reinforce your connections with a coils. Smooth out your coils.
Be Creative!
Boxes by Mrs. Wunsch’s seventh grade class
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