How to make - Face Pot




Have a go at making your own face pot. Face pots are usually found with burials. Sometimes they contain the cremated remains of the body. Archaeologists aren't really sure what the faces mean. Maybe they are gods and goddesses who will protect the dead person from evil spirits on their journey into the afterlife.
	Face Pot by John
	You will need: Pencil and paper Self-hardening clay Water and a small piece of sponge Tools and cutters Piece of stiff card
	1) Think about your pot and what it should look like. Draw your face design ideas on paper.
	2) Make the base of the pot with a flat round circle of clay. Put this on the piece of card.
3) To make the pot shape, split a lump of clay into smaller pieces and roll them out into worm shapes. Make lots of them.
4) Take a worm shape and wrap it around on top of the circle base. Add more worms on top of each other, going round and round to make the sides of the pot.
5) Add the eyes, nose etc to make the face that you have designed.
6) Leave the pot in a warm place to dry.
Hints and tips
You don't need to have any special tools to work with clay, here are some ideas of things you could use Blunt knife for cutting Pastry cutters A comb, fork or bottle tops to make patterns. If you have to leave your pot put it in a cool place covered with a damp cloth – an old tea towel will do. Use a damp sponge to smooth the inside of the pot. Remember to use a little water if you want to stick on eyes etc. Have fun!