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When I started throwing this pot, I made sure to keep a fair bit of thickness in the base before widening out the walls to create the belly of the basket
What this does is it allows the base to spread out when you are doing the widening process. The wider the base, the thinner it will become.&n… Read More “Little tip on how to make quick handles too!”
Dive into the artistry of pottery with this captivating piece. Our ball vase, designed to highlight the beauty of floating glazes, is crafted with multiple joints and intricate textures, creating a dynamic canvas for the glaze to flow and pool, resulting in a stunning visual piece.
Here’s a gli… Read More “Watch the magic unfold as we craft a mesmerising ball vase with floating glazes!”
Well we are happy to announce that we have completed our latest commission for a resort in Lizard island QLD. But that involves sanding every single base of every single vase. To minimise the risk of them scratching benches. So we decided to invest in some bat sanders from America, which arrived in … Read More “Sanding The Bottoms Of Pottery With Sanding Bats”
Discover the timeless beauty of pottery as we guide you through the creation of a Gum Leaf Open Neck Vase. This elegant piece is perfect for enhancing any decor. Follow our step-by-step process and unleash your creativity.
Begin with Clay Circles: Cut circles from clay and shape them on a mould. Use … Read More “Create a Stunning Gum Leaf Open Neck Vase”
I wanted to challenge myself the other day and throw a charger for the first time on the Pottery wheel. Because I’m quite familiar in throwing bowls and vases, The next step was the basically try something new.
Settled on creating a charger, which was a completely different experience to throwing pla… Read More “Sometimes it just doesn’t work for ya”
Begin with the Basics: Cut circles from clay and shape them on a mould, refining the form with precision clay tools.
Shape with Care: Repeat the process with a second circle, ensuring both pieces match perfectly in shape and size.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wed… Read More ““Transform your space with the elegance of handcrafted pottery!””
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Here’s some tips for your own marbled clay creation!
1. Prepare Your Clays: Start by selecting two different clay bodies with similar moisture content for the best results.
2. Lightly Wedge Clays Together: Take… Read More “Try this next time you have some leftover clay hanging around the studio!”
Unleash your creativity with our step-by-step guide to crafting a stunning Art Nouveau lidded vessel. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts and ceramic artists alike.
1.**Design Your Pattern**: Start by sketching a design on cardboard. This will be your template for the vessel.
2. **Cut Your Clay**: Use the… Read More ““Create Art Nouveau Magic!””
1️⃣ **Choose the Right Clay**: Start with clay that has a fair bit of grog in it. Grog clay is more forgiving when it gets over-saturated with water. Plastic clays can fall apart when too wet, leaving a sloppy mess. Grog clay has more strength and can be quickly returned to a workable state without … Read More “How to Reclaim Clay from a Failed Throw and Make Another Vase!”
🎨✨ Dive into Our Hand-Built Strip Clay Vase Tutorial! 🏺✨
Learn the art of hand-building pottery with our detailed guide
1. **Begin with the Base**: Cut a circular piece of clay and several clay strips.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out your clay &a… Read More “From Clay Strips To Artistry ”