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How to Hand-Build a Pottery Dinner Plate: From Start to Finish

In this guide, we’ll take you through the process of crafting a hand-built dinner plate from start to finish. Here are the steps to create your beautiful, custom dinner plate:

Step 1: Begin by tracing the shape of your dinner plate onto a piece of clay. And cut out with a clay knife.

Step 2: Lay the clay on your mould, ensuring it’s relatively centered. Use a tool to smooth it onto the mould’s surface, ensuring an even and well-distributed layer of clay.

Step 3: With a mud tool, carefully clean up the edges of the clay. This step helps ensure that your dinner plate will have neat and even edges.

Step 4: The beauty of this method is its simplicity and versatility. You can use a plaster mould, or even a plate from your kitchen. To prevent clay from sticking to the plate, cover it with a layer of glad wrap.

Step 5: It’s crucial to let the clay dry completely before removing it from the plaster mould. This is to prevent warping. Be patient during this stage.

Step 6: Once the clay has dried sufficiently, gently pop it out of the mould. Handle it carefully to maintain the plate’s shape and structure.

Step 7: After removing the plate from the mould, clean both the interior and edges to achieve a smooth and polished finish.

Step 8: Place a bag over the plate and leave it on until it dries completely. This method helps control the drying process, ensuring even drying and minimizing the risk of cracks.

Step 9: Once your plate is fully dry, you’re ready for the firing process. Start with a bisque firing to prepare the clay for glazing, and then proceed to glaze firing to achieve the final desired look.

By following these steps, you’ll have created a hand-built dinner plate, customised to your preferences. This piece will add a personal and artistic touch to your dining experience. Enjoy your handmade dinner plate!

Happy Potting to you! 😀

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