TMC | BlogHow to Craft a Ceramic Footed Bowl for Woven Handles:
1. Start by cutting a piece of clay using a template.
You can read more on using templates, preparing your clay, wedging, tools and many other hand building techniques in our previous blog post How to make a tumbler part 1-2
2. Use a cookie cutter t… Read More “Crafting a Ceramic Footed Bowl for Woven Handles”
I recently wanted to create a double bulbous vase and decided to give it a go
While I’ve don’t bulbous vases before this was the first time I’d done two! Fair to say I thought I’d be a little easier but hey that’s how you learn! Fair to say the next one should go more smoothly
Few things I did l… Read More “Experimenting is the best way to learn”
Create a Ceramic Footed Plate with Pansy Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide
Let’s explore the process of crafting a ceramic footed plate adorned with a beautiful pansy pattern. Follow these simple steps to create your own masterpiece:
1. Prepare the Clay: Start by cutting out a piece of clay. Using a mould p… Read More “Ceramic Footed Plate with Pansy Pattern from start to finish”
I haven’t done one one these in a while so it was good to make one again
Some tips!:
1. Begin by centering the clay on the wheel, ensuring it’s well-wedged and free of air bubbles.
– Use gentle pressure to create an even, flat base. Compression is key!!
– Apply equal pressure with your… Read More “Little pinch vase for today!”
In the world of pottery, the kiln is a magical chamber of transformation where artistry meets science. Loading the kiln is a crucial and intricate process that requires both skill and patience.
The art of kiln loading goes far beyond merely fitting pieces inside a chamber. Kiln loading demands a lev… Read More “Kiln Loading on Steroids 🙀🏋️♀️”
This shape was actually inspired by some west German vases we have in our living room. I wanted to recreate it in a smaller form and see how it looks with some of our new glazes!
Some Tips!:
1. Setting the clay centre:
Begin by centering the clay on the wheel, ensuring it’s symmetrical and balanc… Read More “West German Inspired Vase”
In this video, we invite you to witness our results fresh out of our little pottery kiln.
First, we showcase a beautiful floating blue glaze that covers the surface, creating a iridescent effect.
Next, we unveil a saucer and planter combo, and a slab built weaved basket that has accents of green on t… Read More “Crazy results from the kiln over this weekend”
When working with a pottery wheel, the size of the clay you use plays a crucial role in determining how large a piece you can throw. As a beginner, starting with a small amount of clay and gradually working your way up to larger pieces is a wise approach.
1. Clay size and piece size:
The amount of cla… Read More “Clay Ball Sizes When Throwing On a Wheel”
Here’s a concise explanation of the pottery-making procedure:
To create a squat vase, start by using a protractor to cut out two circles from slab clay. Place these circles on plaster moulds, ensuring they are level and smoothing out any imperfections with a tool.
For more information on w… Read More “How to make a pottery Squat Vase”
Throwing a functional piece of pottery today, you could say it can be either a little soup bowl or maybe even a nut bowl!
Here is some tips to help you with your own piece:
1. Throw it all in one go:
If you can do this form in one go that will give you the best result, what this will do is give the pot… Read More “Throwing a Small Bowl Today”