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2023 Daily updates October

Look what we used for a Mould to make this bowl

Discover the technique we employed to craft this captivating, ruffled bowl. 

Hello! Join us in making a ruffled bowl that’s both stylish and functional. Here’s how you can create one: 

Step 1: Begin by using a template to cut out a piece of clay. This will serve as the foundation for your ru… Read More “Look what we used for a Mould to make this bowl”

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2023 Daily updates October

Afternoons Wheel Throwing

With today’s video I thought id do something a little different, little bit of jazz and throwing all in the same video, hope you enjoy it!

A few extra tips I couldn’t fit into the video

Take your time to centre the clay well to avoid wobbling or uneven walls especially when throwing large pieces like … Read More “Afternoons Wheel Throwing”

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2023 Daily updates October

Using a Screwdriver to Apply a Texture To A Pot

Step 1: To begin, ensure your clay is well-compressed, this step provides strength to overall piece. 

Step 2: Cut out two circular pieces of clay, which will be the core components of your vase. Then place these circles on a mould. 

Step 3: Utilise a rubber kidney to evenly smooth and shape the c… Read More “Using a Screwdriver to Apply a Texture To A Pot”

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2023 Daily updates October

Making A Pottery Cup: Breaking The Norms

Had the urge to make a cup that breaks the norms as to what a cup should look like. My ideas at first was to make a more conical shape with a flare to the bottom, but with anything to do with art you must always go with the flow and change designs if you seem fit 

By all means comment below if y… Read More “Making A Pottery Cup: Breaking The Norms”

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2023 Daily updates October

How to Make a Flask Vase: Step-by-Step Guide 

Today, we embark on the creative journey of crafting a beautiful vase from a slab of clay. Follow along as Christine guides you through each step: 

Christine begins by laying out her templates on the clay. These templates serve as guides for cutting out the body of the vase. 

To ensure a str… Read More “How to Make a Flask Vase: Step-by-Step Guide ”

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2023 Daily updates October

Creating an Art Vase Without a Potter’s Wheel

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”

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2023 Daily updates October

Making A Pottery Art Vase

So todays little caption is going to be a little different 

Im solely going to be talking about the relationship between an art pot such as this one and clay wall thickness. 

The thickness of the walls is so important for odd shapes such as this one mainly because clay walls that are of unif… Read More “Making A Pottery Art Vase”

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Testing and Understanding Glaze Ingredients

In our journey to develop better glazing outcomes, we embark on the intriguing process of glaze testing. In this experiment we are deliberately removing certain components from a glaze recipe to observe the distinct role ingredients play in the final outcome. Here’s how we go about this process:&nbs… Read More “Testing and Understanding Glaze Ingredients”

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2023 Daily updates October

Making A Pottery Flower Pot

So for today’s video, I’ll be showing you how to make this flower pot. This is only the second pot that I have made with its soul purpose to be used as a garden feature. But looking to also make some more too as I think they are a great functional piece!

Feel free to let me know what you think. In th… Read More “Making A Pottery Flower Pot”

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Making a Pottery Conical Mug

Ill be walking you through how I make a wheel thrown cup with a hand pulled handle

This is one of two designs I will be posting about, hope you enjoy!

Few Tips On How I Made This:

1. Decide on the shape and style of your cup. You can create anything from a classic cylindrical shape to more creative and… Read More “Making a Pottery Conical Mug”