When Pottery and Geometry Meet

I have to start with a picture of the finished project since the first picture of the post is what gets shared on Facebook. 

This project was fun.  It started with someone that I did not know asking for help finding a potter who could make the pot in the picture below.

We have a number of mutual friends who put us in touch.  I was honest that I didn't know if I'd be able to make something similar, but that I would really like to give it a try.

I love it when I try something new....and it works!  Here are some pictures that I took of the process. 

I started with a hexagon for the bottom of the pot and added 6 pentagons, one on each side.

I used a paper towel to keep the second "layer" from flopping down flat.  Some time in front of the fan did the trick to firm things up enough that I could keep working.

The last "layer" was more pentagons.

Each seam got a lot of attention both inside and outside the pot to make sure that I had good, strong joints everywhere.

I was really worried that one of those joints would crack.

It took the better part of a Saturday afternoon.

Finally got to put that last piece in place.

I was thrilled that everything fit.

This pot was a gift, so even though I worked on it in late November and early December, I waited until I knew that sharing this would not ruin any surprises. 

I've been working on several other unique projects that I'll share with you in another post.