Coil Method

How is the coil method like the pinch technique? How is it different?

It has existed since the beginning of Ceramics. Coiling is more versatile

What should you do if the weight of your coil construction begins to make the form SAG?

Let the walls to stiffen to support additional coils by leaving it uncovered for about 20 minutes

Who are the Jomon people? Where did they live? What does Jomon mean?

Pre-literate Japanese culture. Means chord impression pattern

What for hints does the text offer about controlling your coil pot shape?

Start layering each new coil in different places each time, support growing shape with both hands, moving coil in or out to change the direction in which the pot is shaped, look at pot from all angles

How large canned a coil pot he made?

The only limit to size is the size of the kiln

What important feature affects how the pot will be formed?

The shape of your base

What is Jomon wear and what is it used for?

They are vessels/containers. It's practical uses include cooking and storage

Who still uses the coil technique?

Traditional African and Native American potters