Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Preparing for Firing
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Preparing for Firing
Overview
“In this lesson, we will prepare the sculpture for firing by adding to it vent holes. I will also give you some tips to fire your piece for the first time.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Preparing for Firing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture. Explore expression, character, and the human figure to construct a unique clay bust using the slab building technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“Preparing for Firing In the previous lesson, we talked about developing the surface of our sculpture through the use of texture, color, and pattern. In this lesson, we're going to talk about preparing our sculpture for firing by venting it and making sure it's properly dry before bisque. Once I am ready to relinquish my sculpture and put it through the first firing, I first want to make sure that it's properly vented. Because we added some material onto that core, sometimes there are areas that might become too thick. You don't want any part of the sculpture to be thicker than half an inch,...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Sculpture
Cristina Córdova
A course by Cristina Córdova
Cristina Córdova is a renowned figurative ceramic artist from Puerto Rico. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to creating clay sculptures that explore the human figure and its various expressions.
After completing her graduate studies in ceramics and a three-year residency at the prestigious Penland School of Craft, Cristina founded Córdova Studios, where she has developed her artistic practice.
Her work is part of the permanent collections of major institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Mint Museum, the Everson Museum, and the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico.
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