Ideas in Clay Incorporating Slab and Coil Forming Methods

Author

Gerald W. Doerfler, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Art

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis has been to create ideas in clay using the slab method and coil method of handbuilding to achieve an art form where each forming method is essential to the other and to the total piece. Throughout my entire thesis I used only the surfaces which result from the coil and pinch methods or surfaces scraped during the leather hard stage with a steel scraper. The form and surface are not complete without each other, but placed together are a fulfillment of a complete ceramic form.

Keywords

Color photographs, Clay, Sculpture, Handicraft, Creative ability, Fort Hays State University

Advisor

Darrell D. McGinnis

Date of Award

Summer 1971

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/MSMH4317

Recommended Citation

Doerfler, Gerald W., "Ideas in Clay Incorporating Slab and Coil Forming Methods" (1971). Master's Theses. 1377.
DOI: 10.58809/MSMH4317
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1377

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