The following qualities should be evident in order to be in the category you choose

5.

Your vase is an original design that you developed instead of simply making a copy of another persons or duplicating one from a book.

There are not any cracks in the pot that could result in seperating when fired.

Your vase is at least ten inches tall.

Your vase does not sag or have a caved down area because you did not stop and let the pot firm up before putting it together

Your vase is not too heavy for its size.

You have included a texture to the surface that enhances the over all quality of your vase (it makes your vase look better).

You used your time wisely so you did not rush this assignment or you made your pot over if it wasnÕt to your high standards.

You are pleased with your vase, have showed it to your friends, would display it in an exhibit, and you are planning to give it to someone you care about or keep for your collection.

4.

You added texture, but you didnÕt do as well as you could with it. Some of the decoration is a bit sloppy so it distracts from the surface quality of your vase. 

Your vase is well constructed without any cracks that could separate upon firing.

You depended on a book or another personÕs project more than you depended on your own design ideas to make your vase.

Your vase sags a bit because you didnÕt let it set up before continuing to make it.

Basically you are pleased with your vase, but you know you could do better. You might not of used your time as wisely as you could of and had to rush your vase a bit. You would be willing to display your vase if asked, but you are not excited about other people seeing it.

3.

You rushed this assignment so your project is not of the best quality.

Your vase might have a very  small crack where the seams are put together

You depended on a design from a book or magazine or you simply used a design that someone else used in class.

You had trouble with your project sagging a bit or not looking even

You might display your project, but you hope you wonÕt have to.

Your vase makes the requirement of being eight inches tall

2.

Your pot is cracking a bit.

You would not display your work or you wouldnÕt want people to know that you did it.

It should have been a bit taller

Your design is  very common and uninteresting

1.

You did not complete your vase.