Creating Coil Pots with Clay
Learning to roll clay into coils and stack them to build taller, more complex forms than pinch pots.
Key Questions
- Construct a stable coil pot by joining clay coils effectively.
- Compare the process of making a pinch pot to making a coil pot.
- Explain how to smooth the coils to create a unified surface.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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