TMC | BlogJoin us today as we embark on the creative journey of making a unique squat vase. This elegant piece will enhance any space, and here’s how to craft it:
Begin by thoroughly compressing your clay to ensure it’s ready for shaping.
Cut out two circles from the clay. Place one of these circles on a… Read More “No Wheel Required to Build this Squat Vase”
I was inspired after seeing an arts and crafts vase on the internet that was decorated with some amazing flowers a lot like something you’d see from Van Gogh, It’s shape was what captivated me and inspired me to create this vase, have to say I was very happy with how it turned out!
What do you … Read More “Wheel throwing Walkthrough: Arts & Crafts Vase”
Join us today as we embark on a creative journey to craft a retro-inspired art jug. Follow these steps to create your own unique piece:
1. Start by cutting two pieces of clay and placing them on moulds.
2. Using your clay tools, shape both clay pieces into two equal halves.
3. Score and slip the… Read More “How to make a Retro Jug”
Little run through how I make this vase! It’s probably one of the simplest shapes you can make on the wheel but I think its always good to show the whole process regardless of whether its a fancy big vase or a small bulbous vase
You’ll see me using a shammy for the rim of the piece, i find its one of… Read More “Walkthrough On Making A Bulbous Vase”
Exploring Flux Substitutions: Exciting Results
In our latest experiments, we substituted main flux soda with Potash, Neph Sy, and Spodumene. We also replaced secondary flux calcium with Talc, Strontium Barium, and Zinc. Additionally, we tested matte glazes with red stain, and here are the intri… Read More “New Tests Substituting Fluxes”
Throwing a nice twist vase for todays video, I always enjoy making these twist vases the enjoyment of pushing the clay to its limits and create a unique shapes has always intrigued me. Hope you enjoy this video and hope it’s also some use to you too! 🤗
A few extra tips I couldn’t fit into the video
So today’s video is on one of the simplest items in the garden, a straight walled flower pot! While it may be a simple design, it does take some time to throw and a little bit of skill. I’d definitely recommend you at least try to make something like this once in your throwing journey 🤗
A few extra t… Read More “Making A Pottery Flower Pot”So today, we will make a plaster press mould using this silicone mould we have just recently created.
First things first, we need several buckets, one for the plaster, one for mixing (and holding the water in the beginning), a bucket with a spout for pouring into the mould, a bucket full of water, a … Read More “How we make our plaster moulds using silicone master moulds”
Today, we’ll guide you through the creative process of making a unique fruit basket. Follow these steps to craft your very own fruit basket:
Step 1: Prepare Your Materials Before you begin, gather the following materials:
• A clay slab
• A ruler or square
• A pot for moulding
• A roller
• Cutting tools
Today video will be running through how I made this little vase, while it may seem small in size, the size is actually perfect for your test glazes and small kilns
We always recommend test tiles for glaze tests, but a small item is a good way to visualise how it will look on bigger pieces, especially… Read More “Walkthrough on making this small vase”