TMC | BlogCrafting a beautiful art vase doesn’t require a potter’s wheel; let’s dive into the process:
1. Start with two clay halves, meticulously cut out from a template. Place these halves over a mould and shape them, then score and slip and join them together.
2. To achieve uniformity and ensure a flawless c… Read More “Creating an Art Vase Without a Potter’s Wheel”
To begin throwing this large bowl, centre around 1100 grams amount of clay on the pottery wheel. As the wheel rotates, apply steady pressure to shape the clay into a centred lump. Then form the base
After creating the base. Start pulling the walls up and slowly and steadily increase the height … Read More “Making A Large Bowl With Ripple Decoration ”
Learn the art of crafting a Lidded Vessel through this simple tutorial. Follow these steps to create your very own ceramic masterpiece.
1. Begin by designing a pattern on cardboard. This pattern will serve as a template for your ceramic vessel.
2. Utilise the cardboard pattern to cut out the necessary… Read More “Lovely Art Nouveau Pottery Lidded Vessel”
To start, ensure your clay is wedged thoroughly, removing air pockets and creating a uniform consistency. Selecting the right clay body is crucial – a harder, drier clay may pose a challenge during centring, but it rewards with enhanced shape retention in the final stages. On the flip side, a softer… Read More “Making This Carved Swirl Tapered Vase”
Throwing this simple little vase today, I had a moment in the studio where I was at odds as to what to make. So in an effort to free myself from overthinking, i made a quick little vase to at least get the creative ball rolling. Which it did!
The wheel, a symphony of spinning and moulding, is the bed… Read More “Carved Swirl Pottery Vase”
Today, we’ll walk you through the process of crafting a decorative bottle vase. Follow these steps to fashion your distinct masterpiece:
Step 1: Collect Your Supplies: Start by gathering the necessary materials:
Step 2: Mouldin… Read More “Creating an Artistic Bottle Vase: Step-by-Step Tutorial”
When faced with a greenware cup that has suffered the unfortunate fate of a broken handle during the drying process, fear not – for with a small carving tool and a dash of creativity, you can salvage it into a charming small pottery bowl. 🤩
Begin by delicately carving away the excess clay from the si… Read More “Cracked Handles? Try This…”
Let’s make this Kurinuki inspired Brutalist Casket.
The first thing that Christine does is mark out her four slabs and cut them out, then scores and slips.
She then proceeds to join all the sides, using her tools to compress and making sure that all the joints are secure whilst cleaning u… Read More “Making this Kurinuki inspired Brutalist Casket”
On day 2, Aidan guides me through the delicate process of trimming the now-dry enough pot.
Ensuring the clay is stable and won’t deform, Aidan instructs me to centre the pot on the pottery wheel, accounting for slight wobbling. Using a cutting tool, I trim any overhang around the base. A steady hand … Read More “Teaching My Dad To Wheel Throw, Trimming & Carving”
So today’s video is a little different than the usual one.
Today I’m actually teaching Daddy how to wheel throw!
Dad worked in a small studio 30 years ago but mainly did hand building, In the studio today. He works on glazes and glaze chemistry which takes up a majority of his time.
But that doesn’t me… Read More “Teaching My Dad To Wheel Throw”