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Want to know how you can make this?

Dive into the artistry of pottery with us as we unveil the magic of crafting a vibrant Multiple Bub Vase! From shaping, glazing, and flower arrangement.

Step 1: Start by cutting two clay circles with clay tools. Place one on a mould to begin the process.

Step 2: Press the clay to the form of the mould… Read More “Want to know how you can make this?”

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Peaceful little vase thrown today, using white speckle clay

This little vase should look good with a nice blue glaze ☺️

Some tips and thoughts on the process below:

1. Prepare Clay: Start by wedging the clay to remove air bubbles and ensure uniform consistency. If you’ve got some clay brand-new from a bag then only wedge into a ball as brand new clay normally … Read More “Peaceful little vase thrown today, using white speckle clay”

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Crafting This Stunning Footed Bowl

Join our step-by-step guide to crafting a stunning footed bowl with an enchanting swirl pattern. 🎨🌿

Step 1: Roll out clay to 8mm thickness, shaping a circular piece for the bowl body.

For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out your clay & some tools yo… Read More “Crafting This Stunning Footed Bowl”

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Step into the world of Kurinuki Inspired Pottery, where creativity knows no bounds! 

Begin by cutting out two circles from slab clay, rolled to a thickness of 18 cm for optimal shaping. 

Place one circle on a plaster mould, ensuring its level and smoothing out imperfections with your trusty clay tools. 

Repeat the process for the second circle, then, once the clay has dried … Read More “Step into the world of Kurinuki Inspired Pottery, where creativity knows no bounds! ”

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Watch me apply 4 glazes in one vase

This is a large vase that I recently constructed on the wheel that I have finally gotten around to glazing!! This is a new combo that we have been working on that incorporates 4 of our in house glazes on one piece 

One of the tricks when applying multiple glazes is to keep the thickness of the g… Read More “Watch me apply 4 glazes in one vase”

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Throwing Day With Black Clay

Well for a slightly different video today i thought id show. You a little more of the process when wheel throwing!

This is the beautiful Keanes midfire black clay and I’m using roughly about 2kgs of clay for this throw. The clay generally is a very easy clay to throw with a bit of plasticity to it. M… Read More “Throwing Day With Black Clay”

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Elevate your space with handmade charm!

🎨✨ Dive into the artistry of pottery with us! watch as we craft a Modernist Open Neck Vase, designed to elevate any space with its elegance. 

1. Begin by cutting circles from clay and shaping them on a mould, using clay tools to refine the form.

2. Repeat the process with a second circle, ensurin… Read More “Elevate your space with handmade charm!”

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Wheel Thrown Vase Embellished with Waves

1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the vase shape, maintaining even thickness throughout the walls. Shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.

2. Maintain Wall Thickness: Be mindful to maintain… Read More “Wheel Thrown Vase Embellished with Waves”

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“Clay. Create. Conquer!”

Discover the artistry of hand-building as you learn to craft a stunning cylinder vase adorned with captivating swirl patterns. 

1. Roll out clay to an 8mm thickness, ensuring it’s pliable and ready for moulding.

For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out y… Read More ““Clay. Create. Conquer!””

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Make an inspired moon vase on the pottery wheel!

1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the moon vase shape, ensuring even thickness throughout the walls. Then, Use your hands to shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.

2. Maintain Wall Thickne… Read More “Make an inspired moon vase on the pottery wheel!”