TMC | BlogWelcome to our guide on crafting an elegant oval hand-built vase. In this first part, we’ll take you through the initial steps of the process.
1. Start by cutting out two circular pieces of clay. These will form the body of your vase.
2. Place one of the clay circles on a cushion. With a mou… Read More “How to Make A Pottery Oval Vase”
Always try to save your pieces even if they have seemed to fail on you 😊
Few tips for this video:
Begin by throwing a basic cylinder. This will serve as the starting point for your vase. Ensure that the walls are even and the base is flat. For a finished vase with a narrow base, start with a narrow cy… Read More “Making a vase but dealing with wet clay! ”
Part 1 – Weaving the Base.
Welcome to Part 1 of our tutorial on how to make a clay fruit basket. Follow these steps to start weaving the base:
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
To begin crafting your clay fruit basket, you’ll need a slab of clay. Start by cutting several strips from the longest secti… Read More “How to Make a Clay Fruit Basket ”
We have some glazed results for you today and a bit of the process as well! We love how good these pots have turned out, they look beautiful in the spring sun too! 🤩
(Note: in this video we wiped the rims of the pots with water, this shouldn’t have been in the video as we were trialling this techniqu… Read More “How We Glaze Our Pots”
Learn how to create a charming pottery fruit bowl with this easy-to-follow guide:
Step 1: Start by cutting the pattern for your fruit bowl from your template. Ensure it matches the design you envision.
Step 2: Place the clay piece on a cushion and use a moulding tool to press down, shaping the clay to… Read More “Crafting a Handmade Pottery Fruit Bowl: A Step-by-Step Tutorial”
This is the first time i have made a bowl this way, I did have the idea for a while from something I saw that was similar on the great pottery throw down (how good is that show?!)
Pushing the clay out from the inside can be something you tend to forget at times, you get into this thought patter… Read More “Making A Hexagon Shaped Pottery Bowl”
To create your own Moon Vase, gather the following materials: a rolled slab of clay, a round plastic or similar template, clay tools, and a plaster mould (a kitchen bowl covered with plastic wrap can serve as a mould).
For more on rolling out your clay and preparation check out our previous blog post… Read More “Crafting a Moon Vase: A Step-by-Step Guide”
This one is a new design that i wanted to try, I used a rib to give some night straight conned walls with a fairly round bottom!
Hope you enjoy!
Few Tips On How I Made This:
Start with well-wedged clay that’s at the right moisture level, you want it to be wedged quite easily, making it idea… Read More “Got a nicely shaped cup today! ”
Learn how to create and decorate your very own egg holder with this easy-to-follow tutorial:
Step 1: Begin by placing your template onto the clay and cut out, next use a ruler to divide into sections.
For more on, preparing your clay, such as wedging and tools required, check out our previous blog pos… Read More “Crafting and Decorating A Pottery Egg Holder”
Making a art pot from some white midfire clay Hope you enjoy! 🤗
Few Tips On How I Made This:
***Preparing the Wheel and Clay:
Start with a clean wheel head and select a lump of clay to wedge it, eliminate air pockets and ensure even consistency. Place the clay in the center of the wheel head, gen… Read More “Making A Pottery Art Bowl”