Clay Box with Flower Lid

Figure A

Steps:

1. Roll out slab of clay and cut out pieces. Put one piece on clay bump to use as convex lid.

2. Score leather-hard pieces and stick them together.

3. Assemble the box without the lid.

Figure B

4. Push out sides to make the shape fuller and stuff with newspaper.

5. Lay lid on top and attach to thinner slab.

Figure D

6. Cut out flower petals. Attach leaves and flowers to lid.

7. Cut out lid. Lift lid off dry box.

Figure E

8. Paint as desired. Fire in kiln. Glaze and return to the kiln to finish.

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