So today’s video is on one of the simplest items in the garden, a straight walled flower pot! While it may be a simple design, it does take some time to throw and a little bit of skill. I’d definitely recommend you at least try to make something like this once in your throwing journey 🤗
A few extra t… Read More “Making A Pottery Flower Pot”Author: Séamus McCorry
So today, we will make a plaster press mould using this silicone mould we have just recently created.
First things first, we need several buckets, one for the plaster, one for mixing (and holding the water in the beginning), a bucket with a spout for pouring into the mould, a bucket full of water, a … Read More “How we make our plaster moulds using silicone master moulds”
Today, we’ll guide you through the creative process of making a unique fruit basket. Follow these steps to craft your very own fruit basket:
Step 1: Prepare Your Materials Before you begin, gather the following materials:
• A clay slab
• A ruler or square
• A pot for moulding
• A roller
• Cutting tools
Today video will be running through how I made this little vase, while it may seem small in size, the size is actually perfect for your test glazes and small kilns
We always recommend test tiles for glaze tests, but a small item is a good way to visualise how it will look on bigger pieces, especially… Read More “Walkthrough on making this small vase”
Discover the technique we employed to craft this captivating, ruffled bowl.
Hello! Join us in making a ruffled bowl that’s both stylish and functional. Here’s how you can create one:
Step 1: Begin by using a template to cut out a piece of clay. This will serve as the foundation for your ru… Read More “Look what we used for a Mould to make this bowl”
Afternoons Wheel Throwing
With today’s video I thought id do something a little different, little bit of jazz and throwing all in the same video, hope you enjoy it!
A few extra tips I couldn’t fit into the video
Take your time to centre the clay well to avoid wobbling or uneven walls especially when throwing large pieces like … Read More “Afternoons Wheel Throwing”
Step 1: To begin, ensure your clay is well-compressed, this step provides strength to overall piece.
Step 2: Cut out two circular pieces of clay, which will be the core components of your vase. Then place these circles on a mould.
Step 3: Utilise a rubber kidney to evenly smooth and shape the c… Read More “Using a Screwdriver to Apply a Texture To A Pot”
Had the urge to make a cup that breaks the norms as to what a cup should look like. My ideas at first was to make a more conical shape with a flare to the bottom, but with anything to do with art you must always go with the flow and change designs if you seem fit
By all means comment below if y… Read More “Making A Pottery Cup: Breaking The Norms”
Today, we embark on the creative journey of crafting a beautiful vase from a slab of clay. Follow along as Christine guides you through each step:
Christine begins by laying out her templates on the clay. These templates serve as guides for cutting out the body of the vase.
To ensure a str… Read More “How to Make a Flask Vase: Step-by-Step Guide ”
Crafting 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”