TMC | BlogCreating a handmade dinner plate is an enjoyable and rewarding project. Follow these simple steps to craft your own unique piece:
1. Prepare the Clay: Start by cutting out your clay using a template then place the clay on a mould, ensuring it is positioned relatively in the middle.
Hope you enjoy this video! As always Ive included some tips for making your own. Because if you’re going to make a big bowl why not make it a planter!!
1. Prepare the clay:– Take a suitable amount of clay for your desired bowl size. Large bowls require more clay.
– Begin by kneading th… Read More “Making a Clay Flower Pot”
To begin making a fruit basket, gather a slab of clay. Start by cutting several strips from the longest section of the slab. You will need two long strips, one for the start of the project and one for the end, while the shorter strips can be used in between.
Once … Read More “How to make a fruit Basket Part 1 & 2”
Trimming a vase today! Please mind the wobbly pot! I trimmed this one a little earlier than i should! But the process is still the same!
When trimming the base of a vase on the wheel head, follow these tips to ensure a successful and secure process 😊
1. Prepare the trimming tools:Gather the neces… Read More “How We Trim Our Pottery Vases”
Let’s Throw a Vase! I’ve included some information in this video on how to prepare your walls before you do the final shape of the vase.
Few Extra Tips
1. Centring Is Key:
– Provides stability and balance, allowing for controlled shaping.
– Prevents wobbling or uneven spinning of the clay.
Watch this Step-by-Step Guide to Glazing Pottery Using Hot Wax
One of the technique’s we use when glazing pottery, is using hot wax as a resist. By creating a barrier with hot wax potters can achieve contrasting lines and boundaries on their pottery pieces
In this step-by-step guide, we will explore t… Read More “Watch this Step-by-Step Guide to Glazing Pottery Using Hot Wax”
The joys of throwing on the wheel can sometimes be disrupted when it goes pear shape, its common and no matter how hard you try it will always happen from time to time 😂
It’s a good thing! It can be a good learning experience and will also give you more experience with how clay works.
Some tips:
1. Sto… Read More “Why You Should Fix Wheel Throwing Blunders”
Now this design is a LOT of fun to do. It’s not super hard but very rewarding!
Bowls are probably one of the most functional pieces you can make and can always serve a purpose for something, so to be able to throw you own is always a bonus.
Some tips for throwing your own:
1. Get that clay centre: Gett… Read More “Making a nice big bowl today! Maybe for some ramen? ”
The Final 100°C before reaching the peak temperature in glaze firing is a crucial stage that holds immense importance. It is during this segment that the glaze on pottery undergoes significant changes, making it essential to pay meticulous attention to this phase.
The programmed ramp employed by pott… Read More “The Importance of reaching Temperature”
Improving Glaze Results: Controlling Thickness
Achieving optimal glaze results requires careful control of glaze thickness. Both excessively thick and thin glazes can lead to issues such as crawling, running glazes, and inadequate coverage, affecting the durability and functionality of the glaz… Read More “How To Improve Glaze Results”