Pinch Pot Birds

By; Ricky Castillo, Jasmin Diaz, and Mya Caetano.
Size

Grab clay the size of a tennis ball and roll it into a ball until smooth.
How to Start

Push your thumb into the center of the ball of clay (firmly). Enough
Forming

One you've made your beginning hole, keep stretching it open until the walls around and beneath are equally thick.
Example

It should look somewhat like this.
Shaving

Cut the rim of the pot to make it smooth and straight.

Cut as much as you need to make it straight.
Example

The rim should look something like this after.
Forming

Scorn and split the edge of the pot.
Continue

Place the two edges together.
Glueing

Place the vinegar on both sides and hold them together.
Continue

Once the edges are firmly attached to each other, then scorn and split the top of the seal again.
Role a Piece of Clay

Make it long enough to cover the split on top.
Solidifing

Place the slim piece of clay where the rims were once to solidify the bond together.
Smooth Out the Split

With your fingers smooth the top of the body.
Continue

Make it as smooth as possible.
Forming the Body

Use force to shape the body to make it look like a bird. Raise the back of the bird to make a tail.
Example

Final look .
Shaping the Head

Raise the front of the body to make it look like a head. Pinch the front of the face to make a beak.
Final Steps

Make two small holes in the front of the birds neck. It is used for you to pour out what ever you put in it. Salt, pepper, or etc.
Final Steps

You can use a tool or not to make a hole on the bottom. It is used to fill the bird with anything you want.
Example After

The hole should look like this.