When creating my tripod, I used many different tools and equipment. I used a slab roller to make my slab, I used a rolling pin, and I also used many tools in our tool box. Serrated edge scraper, rubber rib, dowel, and I also used a fettling knife. After I used each of these tools I made sure to wipe the extra clay off so it wouldn’t harden on the tool, and I put each tool back in it’s designated spot in the box. When I was done working on my tripod, I wrapped it in its bag and stored it on our 7th period shelf to keep it from drying up when I’m still in progress. I came across a couple problems when working on my tripod piece. The first main problem was the cracking. I had a crack go straight down the middle of my cylinder that I had made. To solve this, I simply scored each side and added slip to reconnect it. By pushing both sides together and smoothing it out, I was able to fix this problem. Another problem that occurred was when I was testing what would happen if I made a more skinny tripod. There was no way I could smooth inside the form because of its narrowness. To solve this problem I grabbed a dowel and was able to press the inside to smooth it out and help strengthen the connection between both sides of the slab.
