TMC | BlogToday, we’ll explore a creative variation on crafting a bottle vase by hand. Follow these steps to create a unique piece of pottery.
For more on preparing your clay, tools required and other helpfully hints check out our previous blog post “How to make a pottery tumbler part 1-2“.
Step 1: … Read More “Crafting a Hand-Built Bottle Vase: A Step-by-Step Guide”
Help if i remembered to grab my tools!! 😂
Got a textured bowl for you today. Hope you enjoy 🤗
Few Tips On How I Made This:
Begin by cutting your clay into manageable pieces and place the clay on the wedging table or work surface and firmly press or “slam” it down a few times to compress it.
Employ a com… Read More “Making a bulbous bowl with texture decoration”
In this experiment, we’re exploring the use of beeswax as an alternative to paraffin wax for pottery glazing. Follow along as we take you through the process.
Step 1: Removing Paraffin Wax:
To begin, we’ve removed the paraffin wax from our fry pan setup. We’ve emptied it into a bucket and ensured ther… Read More “Testing Beeswax as a Pottery Glazing Solution”
A vase with a different top today! This little one was actually a fun shape to make. Look forward to seeing how it looks once glazed
Few Tips On How I Made This:
*** Begin with well-prepared clay. Wedge it thoroughly to eliminate air pockets and achieve uniform consistency. Give it a few slaps a… Read More “Throwing A Little Vase Today”
Crafting a Decorative Bottle Vase: Step-by-Step Guide:
Today, we will guide you through the process of creating a decorative bottle vase. Follow these steps to craft your own unique piece:
Step 1: Gather Your Materials: To start, gather the following materials:
A little vase for today but it’s not me thats going to throw it down!! 😛
Got my good brother in on this reel
As always I’ll put down some tips on how you can make your own:
*** Wobbly tops can be either a slightly off centre bit of clay but it can also be “clay” related, if the clay has a kink or… Read More “Making A Little Vase”
How to glaze pots using a simple system:
Step 1: Prepare your glaze mixture by high-speed mixing. This helps maintain the glaze’s consistency. Ensure that the sides around the top of the glaze bucket is clean and free from debris, as this will help keep the glaze pristine.
Step 2: When it’s time to ap… Read More “How To Successfully Glaze Pots”
Playing with a vase at the end of this video, playing around with my pots after I have thrown them is becoming a reoccurring habit as of late! 😄
Few Tips On How I Made This:
Start with well-prepared clay; ensure it’s thoroughly wedged to remove any air pockets and achieve a consistent texture. Shape i… Read More “How To Make A Dimple Vase”
Crafting a Nostalgic Moon Vase: A Step-by-Step Guide
We’ll explore how to create a retro-themed moon vase.
Step 1: Start by cutting out two pieces of clay. Lay the first piece over a suitable mould to shape it into the desired form. A plaster mould works well for this purpose.
For more on prepari… Read More “How To Make A Retro Themed Moon Vase”
Todays video is on throwing cups on the pottery wheel 😊
These are turning into one of my favourite things to throw on the wheel. While it may look huge atm once it’s been bisqued and glazed fired it will shrink down quite a lot!
Few Tips On How I Made This:
Start with well-wedged clay that’s at the rig… Read More “Making Another Large Mug”