Just a cylinder..?

Here's an example of what can be done with our week one project, the basic cylinder:

Tumbler by Massachusetts potter Sam Taylor

Here, Mr. Taylor has added a subtle curve to the profile, altered the shape a little off round.

Mr. Taylor has fired the piece in a kiln that uses wood for fuel, and has introduced salt into the kiln when the fire was at its hottest (about 2300 degrees Fahrenheit). The salt has left a very durable coating of sodium silicate on the surface of the clay, and has formed an 'orange peel' texture characteristic of salt glazing.