After learning to pinch and coil, I made a utilitarian bowl. This was the first time I took a risk because we just practiced making small pinch bowls. I decided to make my bowl larger and to cut handles into the side without knowing if the walls were going to collapse. The next project, I increased my art making skills by combining slab and coil building to create my graduation cap. It was harder to make because I had to get the lip even to get the slab leveled to make a good connection. The next project was my Cedarville University coffee mug which I decided to make with using block letters on the side to create a 3D effect. The block letters were somewhat of a problem because it was difficult to attach them to the mug and to add extra little pieces of clay to maintain the connection. This piece strengthened my personal style and ideas by adding texture to make the piece have an importance rather than just a glaze on top of it. After that, I developed a vase using coils and a template. The template improved my art making skills because I was able to create a somewhat even vase that was smooth. The template tested my ability to check and follow it to ensure a symmetrical vase. My two Ohio plates were my last project. This was the first project I used a mold to curve my plates, and during the project, I dropped my plates. I had to put them back together with slip, extra clay, and a serrated edge scraper. I was able to quickly solve my problem with using my resources and the knowledge I learned throughout the year. I would make my vase again because I would like to get it more symmetrical and smooth. My problem building it the first time was using uneven coils and not checking the template frequently. Next time, I will have to make even coils, use the template more, and press a little harder with the rubber rib to get crumbs and bumps out.