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Here’s some tips for your own creation!
1. Prepare Your Clays: Start by selecting two different clay bodies. Ensure both clays have similar moisture content for the best results.
2. Lightly Wedge Clays Together: Take equal parts of each clay and place them together. Lightly wedge the clays by pr… Read More “I Love creating these vases!!!”
Immerse yourself in the mesmerising world of pottery as we craft a Modernist Open Neck Vase, designed to infuse elegance into any room. Follow along as we take you through each step:
1. Begin by hand-building circles from clay, shaping them meticulously on a mould, and refining their form with clay t… Read More “Join Us In Making This”
Embark on a journey of creativity with these easy steps using clay, potter tools, moulds, and glaze:
1. Roll out clay to 8mm thickness, setting the stage for your masterpiece.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out your clay & some tools you may ne… Read More “”Transform clay into bespoke treasures!””
Today I’ll be walking you through the process on how I trim the bases for our vases, bowls and anything that I do on the wheel!!
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you master this process:
1. **Secure the Pot**: Place your leather-hard vase or bowl upside down on the wheel. Use small lumps of f… Read More “Tips on trimming your basses”
Discover the captivating technique behind our ruffled vase. Follow these steps to create your own masterpiece:
Step 1: Start by cutting a piece of clay using a template. This forms the base of your ruffled vase.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out y… Read More ““Can you guess what we used to mould this stunning vase!””
This was a completely new thing I tried one afternoon while throwing, I was inspired watching Japanese potters manipulate the clay beyond what i thought was possible in wheel throwing. Inspired by there hacking and cutting techniques they used, I decided to give it a try one day and it turned out ve… Read More “This technique has changed the way I glaze ceramics”
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Step 1 Start by cutting a piece of clay using a template. Place the clay on a plaster mould and shape the feet of the bowl, we used a soft drink bottle to create the plaster mould.
Step 2 Use a custom tool to … Read More “Discover the technique behind our weaved ruffled bowl”
Dive into the artistry of pottery with us as we unveil the magic of crafting a vibrant Multiple Bub Vase! From shaping, glazing, and flower arrangement.
Step 1: Start by cutting two clay circles with clay tools. Place one on a mould to begin the process.
Step 2: Press the clay to the form of the mould… Read More “Want to know how you can make this?”
This little vase should look good with a nice blue glaze ☺️
Some tips and thoughts on the process below:
1. Prepare Clay: Start by wedging the clay to remove air bubbles and ensure uniform consistency. If you’ve got some clay brand-new from a bag then only wedge into a ball as brand new clay normally … Read More “Peaceful little vase thrown today, using white speckle clay”
Join our step-by-step guide to crafting a stunning footed bowl with an enchanting swirl pattern. 🎨🌿
Step 1: Roll out clay to 8mm thickness, shaping a circular piece for the bowl body.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out your clay & some tools yo… Read More “Crafting This Stunning Footed Bowl”