5th Grade Textured Clay Pots

5th Grade are in the process of the glazing their textured clay pots right now. We created four categories for textures (hard, soft, rough, smooth) and brainstormed different items with others that possess these textures and shared them with the class. Next we made a texture rubbing chart and experimented with making texture on a small piece of clay. The following class students began to roll out a rectangular slab and create their own unique texture; some used tools, some used charms or other jewelry to press into the clay. We cut out and attached a bottom for our pot and some decided to add a handle or a top. Here are some pictures from Mrs. Prone's class of the process!