How-to make a maximalism Art Vase: A Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Kickstart your creative journey by cutting out the essential clay pieces and bevelling the edges that will eventually join.
For more on rolling and preparing your clay check out our previous blog post “How to make a pottery tumbler part 1-2“.
2. Cut eight identical clay squares, ensuring uniformity in size and shape.
3. Position four of these squares at the centre of each clay piece. Now, using a stamp of choice imprint your desired design onto these squares.
4. Place your work on a mould, allowing it some time to partially dry.
5. Remember to score and slip before assembly next bring the base together by pinching in the seam. Replicate this process applying it to both of the sides.
6. Ensure the seams strength by using a wooden tool to compress it. Smooth out any irregularities with a rubber kidney.
7. Enhance the structural integrity of your vase by affixing coils to the interior joins using a wooden tool. These coils will form strong connections.
8. Position the vase’s body atop a clay slab and carve out the base. Be meticulous in scoring and slipping the attachment points.
9. Forge a secure connection between the base and the vase’s body. Use a wooden tool to reinforce the bond. To attain a smooth finish, use a rubber kidney and a damp sponge for surface refinement.
10. Utilizing a cookie cutter and a clay knife cut a hole in the vase’s shoulder.
11. Craft the vase’s neck from a strip of clay. Tailor it to your preferred length, score it, and secure it with slip for a steadfast attachment.
12. Seal the neck onto the vase and meticulously refine the join using a wooden tool and a damp finger.
13. Add another strip of clay atop the vase, carve out a hole, and adhere it as you’ve done before.
14. Depending on your climate and the time of year, allocate approximately 2-4 weeks for thorough drying. Then, initiate the bisque firing process followed by the application of your preferred glaze. Conclude with a final glaze firing.
Happy potting! 🤗
Older Video On Making This Vase 👇
