What is the purpose of a pinch pot?

A pinch pot is a simple form of hand-made pottery produced from ancient times to the present. The pinching method is to create pottery that can be ornamental or functional, and has been widely employed across culture. The method used is to simply have a lob of clay, then pinch it to the shape desired.

What is a Native American pinch pot?

A pinch pot is a traditional clay handbuilding technique that has been used for thousands of years. Initially, hand-built vessels were made solely for utilitarian purposes, with little consideration for artistry. Later, decorative designs began to appear on Native American pots.

How do you make a pinch pot for kids?

Here’s How We Made Our Clay Pinch Pots:

  1. Press flowers. You can see how to press flowers here.
  2. Form your clay pinch pots. Start the clay in the shape of a ball, stick your thumbs down the middle and slowly move the clay out to form a pot.
  3. Add the pieces of nature.
  4. Seal with Mod Podge.
  5. Let the pots dry.

How old are pinch pots?

Pinch pots that date back over 17,000 years have been discovered in China. At some point, the practice that started as a necessity—making an object to hold food or water—turned into the foundations of creating ornate vessels, and later, the basis for learning to manipulate clay.

What is a Mexican pinch pot?

Make an easy no-bake decorative clay pot or bowl by pinching and pressing a ball of clay into the desired shape. Decorate the pot by painting it or by embellishing with buttons, gems and other notions.

What is the best time to decorate a pinch pot?

Let it dry for five to seven days to allow it to completely harden before decorating it. If you paint the clay when it’s still wet, it won’t harden properly. Once it’s dry, the clay will be chalky and firm. It’s better for the clay to dry too long than too little.

How do you make a mini pinch pot?

Braid the three pieces together, and then roll the braid into a ball between your palms to blend the clay colors. Pinch the ball into a pot by making a small indent with your thumb (this will become the center of the pot) and turning the clay as you pinch with your thumb and index finger to shape the walls of the pot.