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Begin by cutting out two circles from slab clay, rolled to a thickness of 18 cm for optimal shaping.
Place one circle on a plaster mould, ensuring its level and smoothing out imperfections with your trusty clay tools.
Repeat the process for the second circle, then, once the clay has dried … Read More “Step into the world of Kurinuki Inspired Pottery, where creativity knows no bounds! ”
This is a large vase that I recently constructed on the wheel that I have finally gotten around to glazing!! This is a new combo that we have been working on that incorporates 4 of our in house glazes on one piece
One of the tricks when applying multiple glazes is to keep the thickness of the g… Read More “Watch me apply 4 glazes in one vase”
Well for a slightly different video today i thought id show. You a little more of the process when wheel throwing!
This is the beautiful Keanes midfire black clay and I’m using roughly about 2kgs of clay for this throw. The clay generally is a very easy clay to throw with a bit of plasticity to it. M… Read More “Throwing Day With Black Clay”
🎨✨ Dive into the artistry of pottery with us! watch as we craft a Modernist Open Neck Vase, designed to elevate any space with its elegance.
1. Begin by cutting circles from clay and shaping them on a mould, using clay tools to refine the form.
2. Repeat the process with a second circle, ensurin… Read More “Elevate your space with handmade charm!”
1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the vase shape, maintaining even thickness throughout the walls. Shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.
2. Maintain Wall Thickness: Be mindful to maintain… Read More “Wheel Thrown Vase Embellished with Waves”
Discover the artistry of hand-building as you learn to craft a stunning cylinder vase adorned with captivating swirl patterns.
1. Roll out clay to an 8mm thickness, ensuring it’s pliable and ready for moulding.
For more on specifics on hand building such as preparing your clay, wedging, rolling out y… Read More ““Clay. Create. Conquer!””
1. Throw to Height: Centre the clay on the wheel head and pull it up to the desired height for the moon vase shape, ensuring even thickness throughout the walls. Then, Use your hands to shape the vase into a rounded form, with a wider base tapering gradually towards the neck.
2. Maintain Wall Thickne… Read More “Make an inspired moon vase on the pottery wheel!”
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Master pottery vase crafting with ease!
1. **Design: ** Begin by cutting your desired vase shape from a clay slab.
2. **Clay Application: ** Wrap the box with paper and using plastic carefully drape the clay ov… Read More “Use a Box to Create Pottery Art”
🏺 Step into the world of pottery craftsmanship with us as we unveil the process of crafting an exquisite open-necked flask vase.
Join Christine on this artistic journey as she moulds clay into a masterpiece:
1. Christine begins by laying out her templates on the clay, guiding her cuts to sculpt … Read More “How to Make an Open Necked Flask Vase – Step-by-Step Guide”
For a successful glazing experience, consider these essential tips:
1. **Waxing the Bottom**: Apply a thin layer of wax to the bottom of your pottery pieces before glazing. This simple step prevents the glaze from adhering to the kiln shelf, making cleanup after dipping effortless and saving your pot… Read More “Comprehensive Glazing Tips for Pottery Enthusiasts”