To create these realistic pop art burgers I have students start at the bottom and work their way up and usually I require them to have 6 or more layers to their burger. Each item added is shaped by hand or using tools to give each piece unique texture. I encourage students to be creative with what they're adding on-squirts of ketchup, pickle slices, maybe a side of fries. I have students stack but not attach them together. The only item that is actually scratched-to-attached on is the sesame seeds. Once bisque fired, each item is still separate which makes each item easier to glaze. After all the items are glazed, they are re-stacked and when glaze fired, the glaze will fuse the pieces together where ever they are touching.
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I just introduced this lesson to my advanced 8th grade ceramics class with mixed results and successes. 50% of the burgers cracked and split in the glaze kiln, the smaller the circumference the better results, I would advise not exceeding 4-5" in diameter, I would also recommend not exceeding 5 layers as there is a possibility of items slipping off during the glaze firing - great project idea and with modifications I think will be a success.
ReplyDeleteWas hoping to start this project this week! So glad I came back and read your comments. A 5" diameter hamburger is life sized. From what you could tell by inspecting the pieces is that the larger ones were more susceptible to breaking?
DeleteI just read on Ceramics Art Daily to mix a little Elmer's glue with the glaze and dab a small amount for adhering purposes until the pieces get into the kiln.