Step 1 - Wedging the Clay | Artopia - Episode 1

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Sculptor Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she wedges her clay.

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Multimedia artist Kristin Gudjonsdottir was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, studied art at the California College of the Arts and Pilchuk Glass School, and lives in North Carolina. Gudjonsdottir creates...
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she uses a pattern for her mixed-media piece.
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates another way to flatten out clay by using a rolling pin. She also demonstrates how she uses a sculpting knife.
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she flattens out the clay to make extra pieces.
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she connects the pieces of her sculpture together.
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir explains what a kiln wash does and then demonstrates how she creates her glass piece.
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Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates some areas she wants to repair on her piece before firing.