Slab Construction

 

How to make slab construction??? 
In order to make a slab we can either use slab throwing process or slab roller. I useed slab throwing process to create my slab. First i cut a piece of clay then i pounded the clay in a circular shape. It will help to get rid of the bumps and wrinkles. Before i throw the slab i make sure the table has little bit of damp so clay wont stick on the table. I started by throwing the slab on the table and while throwing the slab i rotated it and change the direction. while throwing the slab we have to make sure that our hand follows the clay. I did not do too well in my first slab construction, because my slab got too thin. my second try was better then first one.  I created the template of my vase at home by using the card board. And i used my template to make a shape in the slab. Once we have template it was pretty easy to cut shapes from the slab. After i created my pieces i prepare the sides to join the pieces together.  i cut the sides of each piece in 45 degree angle this kind of joint is called bevel joint. After that i flip my piece and make some decoration using the leaves and neck-less. I basically press the leaves in the clay to create the leaf shape decoration then i did same thing with the neck-less too.  After i am done decorating i flipped the pieces other side, then i score the edge and i applied slip. then i connected all my pieces together with the help of my friend. Finally that i compressed all the sides.  

These are my 1st slab construction.