The following video sampling depicts clay gathering in the desert southwest. Clay sources will be different in different parts of the country, however the paddling and forming technique demonstrated here is very similar to that used by early Wampanoag pot makers.
The following video is an informative introduction clip. The full instructional DVD can be purchased by emailing artist Tony Soares directly at Native Clays [ @ ] yahoo . com (remove spaces and brackets). You can also contact him through Myspace.com/NativeClays.
It is possible to make a round or egg-shaped pot base without a form pot to start with (as shown in the video). It just takes more patience and time. Coil pinching will get the job done.
If gathering natural clay in your area is a mystery, you can begin with buying modern clays through art supply chains. Which food-safe clays to use, and where to buy them online are provided in The American Patriot’s Treasury of Historical Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas, Second Edition
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Posted September 20, 2009 by Admin under Cultural
