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Embarking on the journey of wheel throwing pottery at 60 was indeed a challenge, but one I’m grateful for.
Learning from my son added a magical touch to the experience, creating unforgettable bonding moments.
Clay proved to be a great equaliser, challenging preconceived notions about hand skills… Read More “Learning The Wheel For The First Time – Results”
If only it was that quick!! Making big bowls can be a little difficult but knowing the right technique can definitely help! More info below
1. After getting the clay centre and creating an opening in the middle, you can then begin throwing up the walls using a throwing sponge to keep moisture i… Read More “Tutorial on throwing a bowl in 10 seconds”
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Uncover the magic of hand-built ceramics with our quick guide to sculpting a captivating textured pumpkin.
1. Begin by rolling out clay to an ideal 8mm thickness, laying the foundation for your exquisite… Read More “Secret revealed. Christine’s Pumpkin”
Unlock the world of hand-built ceramics with our speedy guide to crafting a stunning textured squat vase using clay, pottery, ceramics, and hand-building techniques. Follow these simple steps to create your masterpiece:
1. Roll out clay to an optimal 8mm thickness, ensuring the perfect foundation for… Read More “Beautiful, in 16 seconds a super fast tutorial”
– Keep a dedicated sketchbook or digital notebook for jotting down creative ideas as they come.
– Break down larger projects into smaller, manageable steps to make implementation more feasible.
– Experiment with different pottery techniques regularly to expand your skill set and repe… Read More “Some things you can do to help the creative process”
Crafting a stunning textured squat vase is a breeze with these simple steps using clay, potter tools, moulds.
1. Roll out your clay, we normally roll our clay 8mm thick.
2. Cut two circular clay pieces for the vase body using templates.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay… Read More “A quick and easy tutorial for this art vase”
Probably most importantly, when you are doing a pot like this is to make sure you leave us thickness in the walls when you initially throw the pot up to height.
This allows you to cut into the surface of the client with a wooden knife and have enough thickness in there to not only keep the integrity … Read More “Easy Tips For This Torn Pottery Effect”
Today, we’re creating a glaze from a recipe stumbled upon during our quest for a cover glaze pivotal in crafting an oil spot glaze combination.
This glaze came from an experiment that involved applying this glaze over our extensively tested Tenmoku Recipe.
Though not the oil spot cover we seek, this g… Read More “Where chance meets progress”
Throwing an artistic looking pot does not have to be difficult nor complicated in anything. It’s a simple techniques that make the job what it is.
For this particular vase I wanted to create something that was really going to stand out once glazed to do that you need to push the clay beyond its capab… Read More “Throwing an artistic looking pot does not have to be difficult”
Craft a Clay Bowl with Style:
1. Cut a circular clay piece for base, and diverse clay strips for added character.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out your clay & some tools you may need, check out our previous blog post “How to make … Read More “Easy Steps for Hand-Building Magic!”