This week’s lab was a continuation of week 7’s lab, during which we constructed clay pots out of both refined studio clay and less refine clay from the Carleton arboretum. Below is the data we collected and the procedure of the lab. Pot Measurements Side Thickness (in.) (Pre-fire/Post-fire) Diameter (in.) (Pre-fire/Post-fire) Height (in.) (Pre-fire/Post-fire) Weight…

Introduction In the lab this week, the emphasis of the class switched from a focus on animals, animal products, and food, to plant products. Specifically, this week’s lab was focused on cordage and weaving. Most of the lab was experiential, as the entire lab was spent in one of two known processes: making cordage and…