TMC | BlogFollow these steps to create an elegant piece that will enhance any space:
1. Start by compressing clay thoroughly to prepare it for shaping.
2. Cut two circles from the clay and place one on a mould.
3. Shape the clay on the mould using clay tools, trimming edges to achieve the desired form.
4. Repeat … Read More “Crafting a distinctive squat vase requires no wheel, just creativity”
Most important thing is to get the right amount of clay. I’m using roughly about 800 g of clay for this throw, and then centre it on the wheel head before forming the base and pulling up the walls, using a throwing sponge.
Yeah, the most important thing is to leave a little bit of thickness in the wa… Read More “How I create this lovely lipped swirl decoration pot”
So, we have Tea Dust, Tenmoku, and a Tenmoku cover.
Follow along for how we do this.
First off, because we’re making three different glazes, we want to label the glazes so that we
know which one’s which.
Next zero the scale and weigh out 90 grams of water. This is an important step for consistency.
First… Read More “Today, we are testing three new glaze recipes”
Today’s video, I am back using the black clay which gives a lovely finished look, especially with our wacky wombat glaze, but it is also a very nice clay to turn and trim tools seem to glide effortlessly through the clay body once leather hard
To make your own let’s break down the process step by ste… Read More “Wheel throwing this spiral pattern vase”
Pulling up walls on the pottery wheel is a skill that requires probably the most amount of patience you’ll ever need in your life 😂
But also one of the most fundamentals in wheel throwing, mainly allowing you to create wheel thrown pieces simply by using this one technique
Let’s break down the process… Read More “How to pull up walls on the pottery wheel”
Create this Stunning Kurniuki Style Vase.
Crafting this exquisite vase is a rewarding journey. Let’s delve into the process:
1. Begin with two meticulously cut clay halves from a template. Place them over a mould, shape, and trim both halves. Score and apply slip.
2. Join both halves, ensuring a flawle… Read More “Here is another hand built Vase you can do at home”
Crafting a beautiful art vase doesn’t require a potter’s wheel; let’s dive into the process:
1. Start with two clay halves, meticulously cut out from a template. Place these halves over a mould and shape them, then score and slip and join them together.
2. To achieve uniformity and ensure a flawless c… Read More “Creating an Art Vase Without a Potter’s Wheel”
To begin throwing this large bowl, centre around 1100 grams amount of clay on the pottery wheel. As the wheel rotates, apply steady pressure to shape the clay into a centred lump. Then form the base
After creating the base. Start pulling the walls up and slowly and steadily increase the height … Read More “Making A Large Bowl With Ripple Decoration ”
Learn the art of crafting a Lidded Vessel through this simple tutorial. Follow these steps to create your very own ceramic masterpiece.
1. Begin by designing a pattern on cardboard. This pattern will serve as a template for your ceramic vessel.
2. Utilise the cardboard pattern to cut out the necessary… Read More “Lovely Art Nouveau Pottery Lidded Vessel”
To start, ensure your clay is wedged thoroughly, removing air pockets and creating a uniform consistency. Selecting the right clay body is crucial – a harder, drier clay may pose a challenge during centring, but it rewards with enhanced shape retention in the final stages. On the flip side, a softer… Read More “Making This Carved Swirl Tapered Vase”