Lesson: Why Hollow?/Shrinkage

Instructions

Please read this article to get a better understanding of what shrinkage is in clay and how it might affect your project.

Sketchbook

  • Please use the prompt generator
  • How much does clay shrink after firing from its plastic state?
  • Why do our projects need to be hollow?

Studio time

Finish up your first projects this week.

Ceramic mugs showing shrinkage examples
Why Hollow and Shrinkage notes